DALLAS, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended the carrier's bookable
flight schedule from Jan. 5 through March 8,
2017, with new options for travelers seeking snow or sun
during the deep winter months. In celebration of two new,
weekly nonstop offerings to operate during the winter season,
Southwest® is offering special fares (purchase today through
July 14, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the
originating city, for travel on Saturdays beginning Jan. 7 through March 4, 2017, between
Dallas and Reno; and for travel on Saturdays beginning
Dec. 17, 2016, through March 4, 2017, between Newark and San
Juan, Puerto Rico. Please see below for complete terms
& conditions for these fares) now available at
Southwest.com.
Seasonally on
Saturdays beginning Dec. 17, 2016, Southwest will fly nonstop
between:
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Newark &
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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for as low as
$128 or 7,561 Rapid Rewards® Points*
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Seasonally on
Saturdays beginning Jan. 7, 2017, Southwest will fly nonstop
between:
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Dallas Love
Field & Reno-Tahoe
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for as low as
$119 or 7,025 Rapid Rewards® Points*
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*Points
bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport
charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight
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"Winter brings our planners a great opportunity to use available
aircraft time to put our amazing People and comfortable planes on
nonstop routes that can cure our Customers' winter blues," said
Adam Decaire, Southwest's Managing Director of Network
Planning. "Whether it's skiing or surfing that entices them
to fly, we're pleased to bring these time-saving itineraries
coupled with our world famous Customer Service and Value."
Other markets in the schedule extension include weekend service
between Ft. Myers & Buffalo, Flint, Providence, and Washington Reagan
National, and Kansas City,
daily. Other weekend service links Orlando & Detroit, Flint, Richmond, Va., and Omaha. The carrier also intends to
fly nonstop on Saturdays between Ft.
Lauderdale & Minneapolis/St. Paul.
In addition, Southwest has optimized its flight schedules
to bring additional flights for football fans traveling with their
favorite team in mid-September by adding special nonstop service
out for sale today between Oakland and New Orleans (weekend of Sept. 9-12, 2016) as well as Columbus and
Oklahoma City (weekend of
Sept. 16-18, 2016).
FARE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Purchase today through July 14,
2016, 11:59 p.m. in the
respective time zone of the originating city. Domestic travel is
valid Jan. 7—March 4, 2017. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico valid Dec.17, 2016,
through March 4, 2017. Domestic
travel is valid only on Saturdays. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid only on
Saturdays. Fares are valid only on domestic, nonstop service.
Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government
taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and
other government/airport charges of at least $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 not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but
may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines®, so long
as reservations are 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 in the
reservation. Any change in an 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 only to
published, scheduled service.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 46th 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 50,000 Employees
to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest
operates more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season
across a network of 98 destinations in the United States and seven additional
countries with service to three airports in Cuba to begin later this year, subject to
government approvals.
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. That connectivity enables Customers to use
their personal devices to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as more than 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest created
Transfarency℠, a philosophy which treats Customers
honestly and fairly, and in which low fares actually stay low.
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. The airline
proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart. A new logo,
aircraft livery, interior design featuring a new seat and Flight
Attendant galley, Employee-designed uniforms, and an updated
airport experience all showcase the dedication of Southwest
Employees who 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 43 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 2015 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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