DALLAS, June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is giving Customers a
first look at its early 2016 flight schedule by extending it from
Jan. 6 through Mar. 8, 2016, and is
offering special pricing for new nonstop service connecting these
longtime Southwest cities:
Beginning Jan. 6,
2016, fly Southwest Airlines nonstop between:
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Burbank and
San Francisco
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[three times
daily]
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for as low as
$49 one-way
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Sacramento and
Boise
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[once
daily]
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for as low as
$49 one-way
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Indianapolis
and Chicago (Midway)
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[twice
daily]
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for as low as
$49 one-way
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Little Rock
and St. Louis
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[twice
daily]
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for as low as
$49 one-way
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Customers can take advantage of these fares today through
Friday, July 3, 2015, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the
originating city. Fares are now available for travel on
nonstop flights every day except Fridays and Sundays beginning
Jan. 6 through Mar. 8, 2016 (check
fare rules below for restrictions and exclusions).
The schedule extension also brings new seasonal nonstop service,
including once-daily flights connecting Phoenix with
Ft. Lauderdale, and
Grand Rapids with
Tampa Bay.
For the first time, the carrier will offer new daily seasonal
service between Southwest Florida
International Airport (RSW) in Fort
Myers and Nashville, as well as new Saturday-only
seasonal service between RSW and four cities: Buffalo,
Dallas Love Field,
Providence, and
Washington (Reagan
National). Daily seasonal nonstop service between
Grand Rapids and
Fort Myers also returns
with this schedule release.
Southwest is offering seasonal Saturday-only nonstop service
connecting Orlando with
Omaha, Detroit and Orlando, as well as Ft. Lauderdale with Minneapolis/St. Paul.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 45th 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 95
destinations across the United States and six additional
countries. Southwest service
to Belize City, Belize, begins October 15,
2015, and Liberia, Costa Rica, on November 1, 2015,
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® to everyone (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), 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.
FARE RULES
Purchase these fares from June 30 through
July 3, 2015, 11:59 p.m. in
the respective time zone of the originating city. Travel is valid
Jan. 6 through Mar. 8, 2016. Travel
is not valid on Fridays and Sundays. Fares valid only on nonstop
service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international
government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include a
September 11th Security Fee of
$5.60 per one-way flight. 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 week, but that's not guaranteed. Fares
are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on
Southwest Airlines®, so long as the reservation is canceled at
least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.
Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of
remaining funds on the reservation. Though we never charge a fee
simply to change a ticket, any change in itinerary could result in
an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the
Anytime Fare®. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer
applies only to published, scheduled service.
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