DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new service beginning
March 9, 2017, that will provide
low-fare service between Salt Lake
City and both Burbank and
Sacramento. Customers may now book
travel on these new nonstop routes at Southwest.com. To
celebrate the new routes, Southwest is offering fares as low as
$59 one-way*.
Purchase from October 12 through
October 20, 2016, 11:59 p.m.
for the respective time zone of the originating city. Domestic
travel valid March 9 through April 24,
2017. Travel is not valid on Fridays and
Sundays. Please see below for complete terms &
conditions.
"As the carrier that flies more travelers to, from, and within
California than anyone else**,
Southwest continues its work to thoughtfully connect Californians
to destinations that matter for work and leisure travel," said
Leah Koontz, Southwest Airlines Vice
President & Controller. "Our Employees' hearts and Hospitality
and our Customer-friendly policies continue to differentiate us
from other carriers."
Also today, Southwest published a third daily trip between
Houston Hobby and Mexico City effective Jan. 5, 2017. This added frequency will bring a
total 11 departures a day on Southwest from Houston Hobby Airport
to international destinations across Mexico, Central
America, and the Caribbean.
** Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most
recent data
*FARE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Purchase from October 12 through October
20, 2016, 11:59 p.m. for the
respective time zone of the originating city. Domestic travel valid
March 9 through April 24, 2017.
Domestic travel is not valid on Fridays and Sundays. Fares are
valid on domestic, nonstop service only. 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 Airlines®, so long
as you cancel your reservations at least ten minutes prior to the
scheduled departure of your flight. Failure to cancel prior to
departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the
reservation. Any change in 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 to published,
scheduled service only.
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 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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