Southwest Airlines: flights and fares

[Kurt]

The intro special is over and flight prices increased:
from $69 to $109 one way nonstop to Baltimore
from $49 to $75 one way nonstop to Orlando

Not bad at all I'd say.

 

[BeachSiO2]

If there's one thing that you can thank our politicians in Washington for, it is zone cab fares. Unless that has changed in the past few years I don't know that there are cheaper rates anywhere else.

No longer zones... They are metered now.

 

[sbw]

That's great Buz.


I am curious if anyone reading this post from outside the area is going to jump on board a Southwest jet and come visit us.

Yes, I am! As soon as I can!

 

[ShallowsNole]

The intro special is over and flight prices increased:
from $69 to $109 one way nonstop to Baltimore
from $49 to $75 one way nonstop to Orlando

Not bad at all I'd say.

Still much better than the last time I priced a flight from PCola to BWI, plus no stopping in Atl or Charlotte!

 

[Minnie]

And Southwest is always offering specials and ding fares, so sign up for email notices.

 

[sadie1]

Will delta be flying out of the new airport?I wouldn't definitely think a direct flight from nyc is needed

 

[Will B]

Pretty much any airline that is already serving PC will continue to serve at the new airport, but that doesn't mean that the route structures will change just due to a change in scenery...

 

[biddieann]

Thanks Bdub - DC is an awesome place. Like I said, I wish it was an available trip for every person in America, especially kids. I look forward to seeing Union Station and I almost always enjoy subways, metros, cable cars, and even buses. Also great fun for kids and grown up kids like me.

DC is so fabulous! I took my two daughters two years ago (ages18 and 26) and we stayed at the Grand Hyatt Washington, it was perfect all the way around. There is a metro station at the hotel. The Metro can take you anywhere you want to go. I agree that everyone who has a chance to see our nation's capital should do so. Do ALL the tourist stuff including the International Spy Museum, it was so cool. Of course, the Holocaust Museum is a must. OMG the Washington Monument, The White House, on and on.
As for food, the best Mexican food I have ever had (besides in Mexico) was the Rosa Mexicana in DC, dining al fresco and drinking Pomegranite Margueritas, yes, good times.
I will definitely be going back to DC with my girls and perhaps the grandkiddies will join us this time.

 

[Minnie]

I am curious if anyone reading this post from outside the area is going to jump on board a Southwest jet and come visit us.

My niece is. She lives in Arlington, VA and she is excited about the flights to the beach. My brother is a minister in KY and he brings his youth group to the area every summer. Now she is can fly down and join them.

 

[nodilberthere]

I work in Baltimore quite often, it's an easy 2 hour drive for me. I wouldn't go to Baltimore for any other reason than I am getting PAID to go there. Their waterfront is polluted and smells like gasoline. The aquarium is a bore. You can go to a Cheesecake Factory or Planet Hollywood or Barnes and Noble anywhere. In comparison to anything in SoWal, I think you would be sorely disappointed.

Alternatively, Washington DC is an awesome place to visit and a short drive away. Stay in Crystal City, the Metro runs underneath the hotels and you can get anywhere you want by just walking downstairs. There's also Olde Alexandria, which is quirky and quaint, we love it there, and it's also a Metro ride away from the Smithsonian and key points of interest.

I wish this meant more to me, being able to fly Southwest to Sowal, but not really....I need my SUV to transport my crockpot, boogie boards and dog.

***I am editing my post because I just checked fares from Baltimore...woooooo hoooo! -- We can now fly down for long weekends at $220 rountrip. And we have a free RT flight we were saving for Vegas...not anymore! I think I'm gonna ♥ this!