DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced plans to bring its
Customers two new destinations later this year by initiating
service year-round to both Miami
International Airport (MIA), and Palm
Springs International Airport (PSP), subject to requisite
government approvals.
Southwest Airlines Chairman & CEO Gary Kelly shared news of the additional service
points on the carrier's route map in a weekly video message to the
Company's Employees:
"Our service to both of these
airports will bring new, relevant options for our core Customers.
Gradually, they're rediscovering leisure travel across the country
as their own situations allow. Adding these specific airports to
our route map will bring us access to additional revenue at a
critical time. It matches our available fleet with demand for very
popular destinations.
Each airport fits our route system
exceptionally well. Palm Springs
is a great California destination.
Southwest has long carried more Customers to, from, and within the
Golden State than any other airline. Just as we serve multiple
airports in metro areas across the country, South Florida is ripe for another.
Miami will complement, and
augment, existing South Florida
service we have in Fort Lauderdale
and West Palm Beach. Miami already sees some Southwest aircraft on
a weekly basis as part of our maintenance program, so adding an
ability for our Customers to travel there with us is a win. In both
cases, the unmatchable combination of your Hospitality, our low
fares, and our Customer friendly policies will make flying to these
airports more affordable and attainable. And this is a time when
consumers cheer access to the Southwest brand and our great
value."
The carrier's initial flight schedule and service profile for
each airport will be announced soon; Journalists may download a
video message to Employees.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This news release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. Specific forward-looking statements include,
without limitation, statements related to the Company's intent to
serve Miami International Airport
and Palm Springs International
Airport. These forward-looking statements are based on the
Company's current intent and expectations and are not guarantees of
future actions. These statements involve risks, uncertainties,
assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and
that could cause actual results to vary materially from those
expressed in or indicated by them. Factors include, among others,
(i) the Company's ability to obtain necessary government approvals
and the impact of governmental regulations and other governmental
actions related to the Company's operations; (ii) the extent of the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall demand for air travel
and the Company's related business plans and decisions; (iii) the
impact of economic conditions, governmental actions, extreme or
severe weather and natural disasters, fears of terrorism or war,
actions of competitors, fuel prices, consumer perception, and other
factors beyond the Company's control, on consumer behavior and the
Company's business decisions, plans, and strategies; (iv) the
Company's dependence on third parties; (v) the impact of labor
matters on the Company's plans and expectations; and (vi) other
factors, as described in the Company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including the detailed factors discussed
under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2019, and in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the fiscal quarter ended June 30,
2020.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co.
continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with
exemplary Customer Service delivered to a Customer base topping 130
million passengers in 2019. Southwest became the nation's largest
domestic air carrier in 2003 and maintains that ranking based on
the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent reporting of
domestic originating passengers boarded. 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 early 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii, and Cozumel, Mexico for a total of 103 airports
served.
The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in
May 2020 to highlight new and
round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees
wellbeing and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning
efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, facemask requirements for
Customers and Employees, and capping the number of passengers on
every flight to allow middle seats to remain open through at least
October 31, 2020. 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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