United Breaks Guitars

After Dave Carroll‘s guitar was smashed in transit on United Airlines, he immortalized the event in song. (Thanks Doug and The Consumerist.)

[Update, 7/9/2009: United wants to make up, the Los Angeles Times' Daily Travel & Deal Blog reports].

Southwest Launches Massive Two-Day Sale

If you’re planning to travel within the continental United States in the fall, check out Southwest’s fare sale today or tomorrow.

Tickets will be sold through 11:59 p.m., PDT, July 8, 2009 for travel between Sept. 9, 2009 and Nov. 18, 2009. The lowest fares are not available every day, and are not offered on Fridays or Sundays.

That fare doesn’t include taxes or fees. So, for instance, the fares of $30 each way between Baltimore and Hartford come out to a total of $81, round trip. The fares of $90 each way between Hartford and San Diego come out to $222.40, round trip.

In most markets these are likely to be the lowest fares available, but it’s worth checking your city on airfarewatchdog.com to be sure.