Southwest Airlines: The carrier said Thursday that...

Southwest Airlines: The carrier said Thursday that it will begin offering flights from Orange County to Phoenix, beginning Jan. 15.

And for winter travelers, those who travel between Feb. 2 and March 15, the company is offering a special, one-way fare of $39 between the two cities.

After the initial promotion, standard unrestricted fares to fly between Orange County and Phoenix will sell for between $69 and $79 one-way.