Southwest has a new nationwide sale, with rates ranging from $49 each way or $98 round-trip. Travel is valid on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through early March.

Southwest beat the competition and offered the lowest prices on the routes I checked. However, it’s always a good idea to compare prices before you book.

The deal

Travel is valid from December 11 through March 7, 2008.

Travel is valid on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

A 14-day advance purchase is required.

Book by December 17, 11:59 PM CT.

Best sample round-trip fares, not including additional taxes and fees, are:$98 from Los Angeles, CA to Oakland, CA on Southwest$198 from Philadelphia, PA to West Palm Beach, FL on Southwest$198 from Dallas, TX to Detroit, MI on SouthwestAll prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

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