DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the addition of sparkling
wine to the carrier's onboard offerings, just in time for
Valentine's Day. In line with pricing
for its current premium beverage assortment (spirits, beer, and
wine), Customers 21 years or older may purchase sparkling wine for
$5 with a credit card or valid
Southwest® drink coupon.
"We've heard from many Customers who desire sparkling wine as a
complement to our world famous Customer Service," said Sonya Lacore, Southwest Airlines Vice President
Inflight Operations. "We are pleased to add St Roc sparkling wine
to the variety of options our Customers may now enjoy
onboard."
"From our vineyards in France
and Spain, Grands Chais de
France is deeply rooted in
crafting quality European wines," said Grands Chais de France CEO
Joseph Helfrich. "We are
honored that Southwest is offering our St Roc sparkling wine to
their valued passengers. Santé!"
In addition to beer, wine, and liquor, Southwest Airlines offers
complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments such as soft drinks,
juices, water, and coffee onboard all flights, along with peanuts
and pretzels. Additionally, complimentary snack assortments are
offered on longer-haul flights. Click here to view the current
Southwest Airlines inflight menu.
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 53,000 Employees
to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest
proudly operates a network of 101 destinations in the United States and eight additional
countries with more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel
season. Subject to requisite governmental approvals, service to
Grand Cayman begins June 4, 2017, the same date service is scheduled
to begin from Cincinnati.
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 nearly 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 44 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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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.