Southwest Airline offers up to 40 percent off fares; company celebrates its 52nd birthday

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- Those looking to get away and escape the Arizona heat can score some sweet deals from a major airline for a limited time.

As part of the airline’s “big birthday sale,” those booking online fares between Tuesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 15, can get 40% off the base fare. Taxes and government fees, per usual, are extra. Seats and dates are limited, with discounted fares only valid for select travel from Aug. 15 to Dec. 14. Blackout dates also apply.

Southwest is also celebrating its birthday with an arrangement of company merch, a giveaway of “Rapid Rewards” bonus points, and promotional roundtrip tickets and companion passes. And on its official birthday, Sunday, June 18, adults can enjoy a complimentary alcoholic beverage while on board.

For more information, visit Southwest.com.

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