1,500 Rapid Rewards points for new enrollees+early Black Friday sale

If you're a miles and points collector, you probably have a Southwest Rapid Rewards account, but if you're new to the game, be sure to get in on their latest, limited-time offer for 1,500 bonus points.

Fine print: Offer is only valid for new-Member enrollment. Enrollment offer expires 12/1/2012. Automatically receive 1,000 Bonus Points for enrolling in Rapid Rewards. Opt in to receive both Rapid Rewards e-mail communications, stay subscribed for at least three months, and then 500 Bonus Points will be deposited automatically into your account. Applies to points transactions. *Points don’t expire as long as you have flight or Partner earning activity every 24 months.

And if you're shopping for flights, Southwest is offering 40 percent off its Wanna Get Away Fares today only.

Use the code EARLYDEAL to book a Tuesday or Wednesday flight between Dec. 11 and Feb. 12 for 40& off. Blackout dates include Dec. 26, Jan. 1, Jan. 2 and Jan. 22.

There are hotel, vacation package and rental car specials as well.