Yes. Southwest Airlines is proud to offer military and government fares. To book a military fare, please call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) or visit a Southwest ticket counter, as these fares are not available on Southwest.com. Rapid Rewards points cannot be redeemed to purchase Government and Military fares.
Military fares
United States military personnel on active duty (including reservists, National Guard members, and Coast Guard members with active orders, cadets/midshipmen attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy [West Point], and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy) and their authorized dependents are eligible for Military fares.
Military dependents ages two through 11 years old must be accompanied by a military Customer or a military-dependent Customer at least 12 years of age.
Note: Customers must carry and present a valid United States Armed Forces identification at the time of check-in. A military-dependent Customer 12 years or older must carry and present a card that displays their status as an active-duty military dependent.
Government fares
Federal Government (GVT) Fares are not available on Southwest.com and may only be purchased through an eligible federal government personnel’s authorized travel management system, travel agency, or commercial travel office or through the Southwest Government Reservation Desk by calling 1-888-871-8167. Eligible federal government personnel should utilize their agency’s preferred channel for purchasing a ticket.
State Government (GST) Fares are not available on Southwest.com and may only be purchased through an eligible state government personnel’s authorized travel agency or through the Southwest Government Reservation Desk by calling 1-888-871-8167. Eligible state government personnel should utilize their agency’s preferred channel for purchasing a ticket.