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Southwest Airlines Launches Pay Later Option

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Southwest Airlines has teamed with travel lender Uplift to allow eligible travelers an opportunity to pay for travel later via 0% financing. The deal is only good with Southwest’s Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime, and Business Select® qualifying fares.

The 0% financing promotion is only available for a limited time, according to a news release.

How Can I Get 0% Financing for a Southwest Flight?

To take advantage of the deal, just head to Southwest.com and book, where you’ll see the Uplift option already integrated into the process. Prior to booking, you should know that Uplift comes with no fees, including late fees or prepayment penalties.

You cn travel before completing payments and not have to worry about junk fees.

“We’re excited to support Southwest Airlines by offering 0% financing to their Customers,” said Tom Botts, Chief Commercial Officer at Uplift. “Travel should be fun and fulfilling. Being able to spread out payments at no extra cost enhances the overall experience and makes flights accessible to more people.”

Southwest’s 0% promotion is available for loans with three-month terms on Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime, and Business Select qualifying flights. Customers can book today and fly as soon as tomorrow. 

“We’re thrilled to partner with Uplift on this exclusive offer. It’s another great example of how we’re connecting our Customers to what matters most in their lives,” said Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines.

Here Are the Details

*The 0% APR offer is available on three-month terms between April 1, 2024, through April 14, 2024, for approved applicants purchasing Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime, and Business Select tickets. Based on a purchase price of $200, Customers could pay a down payment of just $50 today, followed by three monthly payments of $50 at 0% APR. APRs range from 0%-36%; not everyone is eligible to receive a 0% APR offer. A minimum $49 purchase is required. Actual terms are based on the Customer’s credit score and other factors and may vary. Not everyone is eligible. Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending.

Final Leg

You can fly for cheap on Southwest, which is why we love them.

If your destination is not as popular, you may be able to get a cheap fare closer to the departure date, but it just depends. Read our guide on how to save on Kayak.

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James Johnson

James Johnson is a writer originally from New York City. She has lived in the South for the last 15 years and enjoys Creole cooking and shrimp and grits.

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