Southwest Airlines is discounting flights ahead of a busy summer travel season. The Dallas, Texas-based airline recently announced the "Start Off Summer With A Sale” event, which provides fares as low as $49 one-way. In addition to a cash discount, members of Southwest's frequent flier program Rapid Rewards can also redeem points for discounted tickets, starting at 3,800 points for a one-way ticket.
Southwest runs their $49 flights on specific routes, so it is important for you to find out whether you are traveling on the same route or not. You can find different deals like "Start Off Summer With A Sale" or "Wanna Get Away" events. Under such deals, one can buy one-way tickets at fares as low as $49.
Travelers who are heading to the Hawaiian Islands this summer may be interested in special discounts on inter-island travel. The airline is providing $49, one-way flights between Honolulu, HI (Oahu) to Maui, Kona, Kauai, and Hilo.