DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The People of
Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today began operating the
carrier's most robust schedule ever offered at Dallas Love Field,
with 180 daily departures to 50 nonstop destinations across the
United States. New flights now bring Customers nonstop
service options between Dallas Love Field and Boston (Logan); Detroit; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; Charlotte; Charleston, S.C.; Raleigh-Durham; Omaha; and Salt Lake
City.
"Southwest is offering something no other airline can offer from
Dallas Love Field: an unmatched number of cities available on a
nonstop basis," said Bob Jordan,
Southwest Airlines' Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial
Officer. "With these flights, we're bringing more seats, more low
fares, and the time-saving itineraries our Customers want without
nickel and diming them."
In October 2014, most federal
flight restrictions at Dallas Love Field lifted, allowing Southwest
the opportunity to expand nonstop service at its hometown airport
and bring new low-fare competition between the Dallas metro area and major destinations
across the country. Before the restrictions were repealed,
Southwest served 16 destinations with nonstop service.
The carrier today also began the first nonstop flights between
Columbus, Ohio and Oakland (San
Francisco Bay Area) and between Columbus and Boston (Logan). In addition, the carrier is adding a
third daily flight between Columbus and Atlanta. At Washington, D.C. (Reagan National), Southwest
is inaugurating new nonstop service between the nation's capital
and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International. On the west coast,
Southwest is adding new nonstop service between Orange County/Santa
Ana and Portland,
Oregon.
Customers may book any of these new flights at
Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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 Oct. 15,
2015, and to Liberia,
Costa Rica begins Nov. 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 Apple 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.
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