Southwest Offers $200–$400 Special Fares to Spirit Customers Through May 6
Southwest Airlines will offer Spirit booking holders $200 fares for 1–500 mile routes, $300 for 501–1,000 miles and $400 for routes over 1,000 miles on overlapping services through 11:59 p.m. CDT May 6. Spirit Silver and Gold members qualify for an A-List status match with Southwest benefits.
1. Special Fares for Spirit Customers
Southwest will offer $200 fares for 1–500 mile routes, $300 for 501–1,000 mile routes and $400 for routes over 1,000 miles where both airlines provide service. Eligible Spirit reservations can access these discounts at Southwest ticket counters through 11:59 p.m. CDT on May 6.
2. International Discounts and Status Match
Discounted international fares will also be available under a mileage-based structure comparable to domestic offerings. Spirit Silver and Gold members can receive Southwest A-List status match, unlocking priority boarding, free same-day standby and other elite perks.
3. Strategic Customer Impact
This initiative aims to capture travelers displaced by Spirit’s cessation of operations and reinforce Southwest’s presence at overlapping airports. The program underscores Southwest’s commitment to hospitality and potential passenger volume gains in response to Spirit’s service halt.