In the news release, Bay To Beaches: Oakland To Mexico Nonstop
Service Now Available For Booking As Southwest Airlines Extends
Flight Schedule Through Late April
2017, issued 04-Aug-2016 by
Southwest Airlines Co. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the
company that the original release was issued incorrectly and is
being re-issued with updated information. The complete, corrected
release follows:
Bay To Beaches: Oakland To Mexico Nonstop Service Now Available For
Booking As Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through Late
April 2017 Book newly available flights now at Southwest.com for
travel through
April 24, 2017
DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended
the carrier's bookable flight schedule from March 9 through April 24, 2017, while publishing
new service to Mexico's beach
resorts from Oakland International
Airport beginning Feb. 12, 2016,
subject to approvals of the Mexican government. The carrier
received U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approval following
its application and announced intention of service between
Northern California and two
destinations on Mexico's Pacific
coast. Additional routes newly link cities with nonstop
service across the United States.
In celebration of the new flights now available for purchase,
Southwest® is offering special fares (purchase today through
Aug. 11, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the time zone of the originating
city). Please see below for applicable start dates of new
service and applicable travel dates and complete terms &
conditions for fares listed in this news release.
New nonstop service beginning in February 2017:
Beginning Feb. 12, 2017, fly
nonstop daily between Oakland (San
Francisco Bay Area) and both San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Fly nonstop
from Oakland (San Francisco Bay Area) to San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for as low as
$139 or 6,480 Rapid
Rewards® Points one-way* on Sundays through Wednesdays from
Feb. 12 through April 24, 2017.
"As we constantly look at new opportunities to connect Bay Area
travelers with fun and exciting places in their lives, these
Mexico beach destinations have
long topped the list," said Dave Harvey, Southwest Airlines'
Managing Director of Business Development. "Oakland will become our 13th
gateway to Latin America and the
Caribbean from the mainland in
February and, with a new bilateral agreement becoming effective
later this month, there will be additional opportunities to bring
our low fares and unmatched value on numerous additional U.S. –
Mexico routes."
Harvey discussed the new flights with the carrier's Bay Area
Customers and Employees at a Viva Mexico! Party unfolding today and tomorrow
at Jack London Square along the Embarcadero in the Port of
Oakland. Traditional Mexican dancers commemorated news of the
East and North Bay's first Mexico
service by a U.S. carrier.
New nonstop service beginning in March
2017:
Beginning March 9, 2017, Southwest
will add daily service between Houston
(Hobby) and Omaha and between New York/Newark and Ft. Lauderdale.
Fly nonstop between Houston
(Hobby) and Omaha for as
low as $79 or 4,608
Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* from March 9
through April 24, 2017 except Fridays and Sundays. Fly
nonstop between New
York/Newark and Ft.
Lauderdale for as low as $99
or 6,408 Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* from March 9 through April 24, 2017 (travel from
New York/Newark to Ft. Lauderdale is valid only on
Sundays through Wednesdays and travel from Ft. Lauderdale to
New York/Newark is valid only on Tuesdays through
Fridays). Also beginning March 9,
2017, daily seasonal service will be offered between
Las Vegas and
Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Fly nonstop between Las Vegas and
Minneapolis/St. Paul for as low as
$109 or 6,768 Rapid Rewards® Points
one-way* from March 11 through April 24,
2017 (travel from Minneapolis/St.
Paul to Las Vegas is valid
only on Sundays through Wednesdays and travel from Las Vegas to Minneapolis/St. Paul is valid only on Tuesdays
through Fridays).
Beginning March 11, 2017 and
furthering its network development of the carrier's
near-international service, Southwest also today published new
nonstop service to operate seasonally on Saturdays between
Denver and Belize City, Belize. Fly nonstop from
Denver to Belize City, Belize for as low as
$147 or 8,568 Rapid
Rewards® Points one-way* on Saturdays from March 11 through April 24, 2017.
Also on March 11, 2017, Southwest
launches nonstop service to operate seasonally on Saturdays and
Sundays between Dallas Love
Field and Jacksonville. Fly nonstop between
Dallas Love Field and Jacksonville for as low as $109 or 6,768 Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* on
Saturdays and Sundays from March 11 through
April 24, 2017.
This coming weekend, on Sunday, August 7,
2016, Southwest will inaugurate international service from
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Nassau, The Bahamas.
*Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other
government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight
ABOUT SOUTHWEST'S OAKLAND & CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Southwest's 120 departures a day at Oakland International Airport comprise the
carrier's biggest operation in Northern
California, and anchor its distinction of the carrier of
more passengers to and from the San
Francisco Bay Area than any other carrier, according to the
most recent figures available from the U.S. Department of
Transportation. The same data show Southwest carries the most
passengers to, from, and within California through its operations at ten major
commercial airports.
*FARE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Purchase today through August 11,
2016, 11:59 p.m. in the time
zone of the originating city. Travel between
Oakland (San Francisco Bay Area) and Cabo San Lucas/Los
Cabos, Oakland
(San Francisco Bay Area) and
Puerto Vallarta valid February 12 through April 24, 2017. Travel
between New York/Newark and Ft. Lauderdale, Houston (Hobby) and Omaha, Las
Vegas and Minneapolis/St.
Paul valid March 9 through April 24,
2017. Denver and
Belize, Dallas (Love Field) and Jacksonville travel valid March 11 through April 24, 2017. Travel
between Houston (Hobby) and
Omaha travel is not valid on
Fridays and Sundays. Travel between Dallas (Love Field) and Jacksonville is valid only on Saturdays and
Sundays. Travel from New
York/Newark to Ft.
Lauderdale and Minneapolis/St.
Paul to Las Vegas is valid
only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Ft. Lauderdale to
New York/Newark and Las
Vegas to Minneapolis/St.
Paul is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel from
Oakland (San Francisco Bay Area) to Cabo San Lucas/Los
Cabos and from Oakland
(San Francisco Bay Area) to
Puerto Vallarta is valid only on
Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Cabo San Lucas/Los
Cabos to Oakland
(San Francisco Bay Area) and from
Puerto Vallarta to Oakland (San
Francisco Bay Area) is valid only on Tuesdays through
Fridays. Travel between Denver and
Belize is valid Saturday Only.
Fares are valid only on 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. Fares are not available
to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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®, as 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 on the reservation. Any itinerary change may result in an
increase in fare. Standby travel requires upgrading 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 52,000 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 expected to begin later this year,
subject to governmental 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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