DALLAS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)confirms that passengers are NOT avoiding travel today, Friday the 13th.Traditional superstitions are thrown out the door by many travelers lookingfor no fees and a low fare.

Initial reports tell us that passengers are not avoiding row 13 on ouraircraft today, and the date has not stopped them from flying altogether.Bookings are strong and the price of gas proves to be much scarier than takingto the skies.

Along with exceptionally high online bookings, Southwest Airlinesannounces it will not charge a fee for throwing salt over one's shoulder.However, the airline will still not allow black cats onboard its flights andis recommending that Customers wrap mirrors in bubble wrap to avoid breakageand seven years of bad luck.

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