DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today joins in celebrating a
milestone of serving Denver as
Mayor Michael B. Hancock officially
declares Nov. 5, 2021, as "Southwest
Airlines Day" in the city. Today's proclamation comes as
Southwest®, along with the Denver International Airport
(DEN), released a new study showcasing the economic impact the
airline generates for the entire state of Colorado.
First having landed at Denver
International Airport on Jan. 3,
2006, Southwest has since grown to become the preferred
airline of Denver travelers
starting or ending their trips in the Mile High City, offering more than 240 flights
a day during peak travel seasons to nearly 90 destinations nonstop.
In the 15 years since first touching down in Denver, Southwest has exponentially grown its
local workforce and is now one of the region's largest employers
with more than 4,400 People who deliver famous Southwest
Hospitality to thousands of travelers passing through DEN every
day.
The airline's economic impact reaches well beyond the runways
and into communities throughout the state. The economic impact
study found in 2019 Southwest Airlines' Denver operation supported:
- More than 77,000 jobs throughout Colorado
- Nearly $4 billion in wages for
Coloradans
- $7.1 billion contribution to the
state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- $12.3 billion in total economic
output throughout Colorado
Source: InterVISTAS Consulting Inc., Economic Impact
of Southwest Airlines at Denver
International Airport in 2019.
To read the full report, and view historical photos of Southwest
in Denver, visit the Southwest
Airlines Newsroom.
"We're grateful to Southwest for their continued commitment to
Denver and their sustained
emphasis on connecting the Mile
High City to every corner of our country," said Denver Mayor Michael
B. Hancock. "Their growth in Denver has helped fuel our economy, creating
thousands of jobs for our city and state. It is my pleasure to
declare today Southwest Airlines Day."
More than an Airline
Southwest is more than an airline, it is a thread throughout the
fabric that keeps communities together. The carrier's local
workforce consistently shows their Heart by giving back to the
community to make the Denver
region a better place for all. During the 15 years of service,
Southwest has invested more than $7.5
million through travel and cash contributions among nearly
2,500 organizations, and its Employees have volunteered more than
62,000 hours for 1,600 organizations throughout the Denver area.
"The power of our People and their Mile
High Heart set Southwest apart from other airlines serving
Denver. We're humble and grateful
to the entire Denver region for
supporting Southwest the past 15 years, as we've grown to become
the preferred airline of the Denver-area traveler," said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Executive
Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Today's celebration
serves as a testament to the dedication of our Customers, our
People, and our community partners that continue choosing us to
connect them to the people and places important in their
lives."
"Southwest does an amazing job of connecting our companies and
talented workforce to destinations across the country," said J. J.
Ament, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. "We're also
grateful for its engagement in the community including the
volunteer hours and resources it dedicates toward great causes,
while also championing issues important to the success of the
greater Denver region. Southwest
is a shining example of what we mean by 'corporate
citizenship.'"
Preparing for the Future in Denver
Southwest continues to invest in infrastructure projects to
support its planned growth in Denver. This week, the airline began operating
out of its new ticket counter area, located near its previous space
on the east side of Level 6 in the Jeppesen Terminal. The new area
is part of the first phase of DEN's Great Hall Project.
Additionally, the airline is on schedule to open a new maintenance
hangar in the first quarter of 2022, which will support its
Denver-based Technical Operations
Employees. The airline also is preparing to expand its footprint
within the C Concourse. In the first half of 2022, Southwest
anticipates operating from the first operational gates of a 16-gate
expansion project. The project will give Southwest the ability to
operate out of 40 gates at DEN, the most number of gates in one
airport for Southwest.
Growing throughout Colorado
The success of Southwest's service in Denver allowed it to expand throughout the
state. Southwest now carries more originating Colorado Customers
than any airline in the state1. In March 2021, Southwest became Colorado Springs' largest airline when it
began serving the city with 13 daily nonstop departures to five
destinations. Once seasonal service for Steamboat Springs (Hayden) and Montrose (Telluride/Crested
Butte) has expanded to year-round service, giving travelers
from around the country more access to outdoor recreation and
business-related opportunities throughout the Centennial State, and
giving residents in these Colorado
communities more access to Southwest's network of 121 destinations
across North America.
1Based on U.S. DOT O&D Survey for Q2
2021
Southwest Celebrates Denver with 30% Off Flights!
As a way to celebrate "Southwest Airlines Day" in Denver, the airline is thanking its Denver
Customers with a special gift. Customers can book travel from/to
Denver with the promotion code
HEART4DEN, good for 30% off all Denver flights! Travel must be booked between
today (Nov. 5, 2021) through
Nov. 8, 2021, for travel between
Jan. 5 through March 2, 2022, for
bookings originating or terminating in Denver. *See complete terms and conditions
below and at Southwest.com/HEART4DEN.
The Southwest flight schedule currently is open through
April 24, 2022. To view and book
flights, visit Southwest.com today.
Bringing Mile High Heart to
Downtown Denver
Southwest also announced today that it is bringing more
Mile High Heart to the heart of
Downtown Denver for the upcoming
winter season. The airline is proud to partner with the Downtown
Denver Partnership as the official airline and presenting sponsor
of the Downtown Denver Rink, a beloved tradition for Coloradans
throughout the winter.
The Rink is located in the heart of Downtown Denver at Skyline Park. It's open
daily between Nov. 24, 2021, and
Feb. 20, 2022. Visit
DowntownDenver.com to learn more.
Terms and Conditions
*The 30% promotion code savings is valid for one-way or round
trip Wanna Get Away®, Anytime, and Business
Select® fares booked on
Southwest.com® or swabiz.com from Nov. 5,
2021, through Nov. 8, 2021 ("Booking
Period") for flights originating or
terminating in Denver (DEN) or Colorado Springs (COS) and flown
between Jan. 5, 2022, through March 2,
2022 ("Travel Period"). The promotion code
savings is applied before government taxes and fees.
Enter the promotion code HEART4DEN or
WANNAGOCOS in the Promo Code box when booking. The
offer is valid only for reservations
originating or terminating in Denver or Colorado
Springs. While selecting your flights, the discount
will be visible as a strike-through of the original fare. After
selecting your flights, savings are reflected in the base fare when
entering the multiuse promotion code HEART4DEN or
WANNAGOCOS in the Promo Code box on Southwest.com and
swabiz.com when booking during the Booking Period. Please note
that the DOT requires advertised fares to include all government
taxes and fees; however, this promotion code savings applies to the
base fare only.
The discount is valid on new reservations only. The discount
will apply only for flights booked within
the Travel Period. If one direction of the trip is
outside the Travel Period and one is within
the Travel Period, only the portion of travel falling
within the Travel Period will be discounted. Changes made
to the itinerary after purchase will eliminate qualifications for
this promotion and will result in forfeiture of the promotion
code savings. The discount is only valid with the provided
promotion code and is not combinable with other promotion codes or
fares. All reward travel is subject to taxes, fees, and other
government or airport-imposed charges of at least $5.60 per one-way trip. Applicable taxes, fees,
and other government or airport-imposed charges can vary
significantly based on your arrival and departure destination. The
payment of any taxes, fees, and other government or airport-imposed
charges is the responsibility of the Passenger and must be paid at
the time reward travel is booked with a credit card, travel fund,
or Southwest gift card.
The offer is not redeemable for cash, and may not be used in
conjunction with other special offers, or toward the purchase of a
gift card or previously-booked flight, or change to a
previously-booked flight. The discount is only valid on
Southwest.com and swabiz.com and is not valid on Group
Travel or Southwest Vacations®, fares booked via our
Southwest Partner Services API or through Global Distribution
Systems, or special fares, such as military and government
fares.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 51st year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air
carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly
54,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million
Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of
point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure
and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest
operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101
destinations in the United States
and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to
Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs,
Calif.; Steamboat Springs;
and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. Thus far in 2021, Southwest
has initiated service to Chicago
(O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton both on Feb.
14; Savannah/Hilton Head and
Colorado Springs both on
March 11; Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. both on April 12; Fresno,
Calif. on April
25; Destin/Fort Walton Beach on May 6; Myrtle Beach,
S.C. on May 23; Bozeman, Mont. on May
27; Jackson, Miss. on June 6; and Eugene, Ore. on Aug.
29. Southwest will begin service to Bellingham, Wash. on Nov. 7; and Syracuse on Nov. 14.
The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in
May 2020 to highlight new and
round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees
well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning
efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, along with a federal
mandate requiring every person to wear a mask at all times
throughout each flight. Additional details about the Southwest
Promise are available
at Southwest.com/Promise.
Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its
purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and
low fares actually staying 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 carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in
qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees,
though fare differences might apply.
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. Learn more about how the
carrier gives back to communities across the world by
visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at
800-I-FLY-SWA®.
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