Southwest marks 39 years with 3-day fare sale

Southwest Airlines says it is celebrating its 39th anniversary starting Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Thursday with a reduced fare sale for one-way tickets. If you are planning travel in the fall, it could work for you.

Customers can purchase one-way tickets for $39, $79, or $119 to select destinations based on length of travel. For travel up to 450 miles, fares are $39 one-way. For travel between 451 and 1,000 miles, fares are $79 one-way. For travel more than 1001 miles, fares are $119 one-way. travel beginning Sept. 8 through Nov. 17.

Click here to see the list of markets, prices, and to take advantage of these special fares at  www.southwest.com.

Fare rules apply the company says, and the first two checked bags fly for free (size and weight limits apply). There are no fees for a window or aisle seat, and, as always, snacks, sodas are complimentary, the company says.

"We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than rewarding our Customers who've kept Southwest flying all these years," said Kevin Krone, vice president of marketing, sales, and distribution.