DALLAS, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today announced new
nonstop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
(DCA) to Orlando, Florida
beginning on Nov. 1. Orlando
will be Southwest's third Florida
destination from DCA, where it is the second largest carrier as
measured by passengers carried. Southwest will now offer
flights to 17 nonstop destinations from this convenient downtown
airport.
Southwest Airlines operates more than 260 daily nonstop flights
from its three Washington, D.C.
area airports. Since July of last year, the airline has added seven
new international destinations from Baltimore/Washington Thurgood
Marshall International airport, and new nonstop service from
Washington, D.C. (Reagan National)
to Chicago (Midway), Columbus, Dallas Love
Field, Indianapolis,
Nashville, New Orleans, Tampa
Bay, Ft.
Lauderdale/Hollywood
beginning on August 9, and
Orlando starting in November
2015. In addition, the carrier's long-haul offerings from
Washington Dulles have grown in the past year to add both
Las Vegas, and San Diego as nonstop routes.
Also on Nov. 1, Southwest will
continue its commitment to the Sunshine State by increasing the
number of daily flights to twice daily service between Austin, Texas, and Ft. Lauderdale. "These flights will give travelers
even more options than ever before to reach Florida, Washington,
D.C., and Texas on
full-size, 737 jets without being nickeled-and-dimed," said
Andrew Watterson, Southwest
Airlines' Senior Vice President of Network and Revenue Management.
"The moment we took off nearly 44 years ago, we've always been a
little different; we are the only U.S. airline offering two checked
bags for free to everyone* along with a friendly boarding
procedure. Our People work hard to deliver superior Customer
Service to everyone, every day."
Fares for the new flights between Washington, D.C. (Reagan National) and
Orlando start as low as
$59 one-way.
Purchase today through May 24,
2015, 11:59 p.m. in the
respective time zone of the originating city. Travel Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, 2015. Blackout
dates apply. Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and valid
travel days are limited. See additional and complete fare rules
below.
In Austin, the carrier
continues adding new destinations including already announced
nonstop service starting June 28,
2015 to Santa
Ana/Orange County and
St. Louis. In addition to the
increased number of flights serving Customers traveling to and from
Ft. Lauderdale, the carrier will
add nonstop service this November to Boston (Logan), Seattle/Tacoma, and will add an additional nonstop
flight to the New York area (via
Newark.) The carrier began
serving Austin in 1977 with six
daily flights, and by the end of 2015 it will operate more than 60
departures a day to nearly 30 destinations across the United States and Mexico.
This week, Southwest also renewed its commitment to the Greater
Orlando Aviation Administration by investing $9.5 million in a
renovation and expansion of the airline's Maintenance Hangar and
Parts Stores Facility. Additionally, the carrier is also committed
to bringing more international travel options to Florida travelers with a new international
terminal located at the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. With
scheduled completion in 2017, the terminal will have five gates, a
new security checkpoint, and new concessions for
travelers.
Southwest Airlines proudly serves eight Florida airports: Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), Ft. Myers (RSW),
Jacksonville (JAX), Orlando (MCO), Tampa
Bay (TPA), Panama City
Beach (ECP), Pensacola
(PNS), and West Palm Beach (PBI).
For city-specific service and employment numbers, visit our
newsroom at swamedia.com.
To book these and other low fares, visit
Southwest.com.
FARE RULES
Purchase May 21-24, 2015,
11:59 p.m. in the respective time
zone of the originating city. Travel Nov. 1
through Dec. 16, 2015. Blackout Dates apply: Nov. 24-25, and November
28-30, 2015. Travel to Florida valid only on Sundays, Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Travel from Florida is valid only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays. Fares are
valid on nonstop service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and
international government taxes and fees. Seats and days are
limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and
won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy
travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for
one-way Wanna Get Away® Fares. Fares may be combined with other
Southwest Airlines combinable fares. If combining with other fares,
the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Sale fares may be
available on other days of the
week, but are not
guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied
toward future travel on Southwest Airlines®, so long as you cancel
your reservations at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled
departure of your flight. Failure to cancel prior to
departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the
reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an
increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime
Fare®. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer
applies to published, scheduled service only.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
(NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air
carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than
47,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually.
Southwest operates more than 3,600 flights a day, serving 94
destinations across the United
States and six additional countries. Southwest service
to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, begins
on June 7, 2015. Service to
Belize City, Belize, begins Oct. 15,
2015, and Liberia,
Costa Rica, on Nov. 1, 2015, and both routes are subject to
foreign government approval.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity while over the United States. That connectivity
enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming
music provided by Beats Music or to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our Valued Partners. *Southwest is the only
major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® (first and second
checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some
airlines may allow free checked bags on select routes or for
qualified circumstances.) to everyone, and there are no change
fees, though fare differences might apply. In 2014, the airline
proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart. The new
aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcase the
dedication of Southwest Employees to connect Customers with what's
important in their lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new
markets. With 42 consecutive years of profitability,
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known
for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's
performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the
communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and
the planet. The 2014 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at SouthwestOneReport.com.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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