DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today primed its
winter flight schedule for seekers of sun and snow with service
details for new destinations in Florida, California, and nestled in the Colorado
Rockies. The carrier announced new seasonal service to Montrose
Regional Airport (Telluride) on
the Western Slope of Colorado,
begins Dec. 19, the same day as
previously announced seasonal service to Steamboat Springs. Service to Miami and Palm
Springs both will begin Nov.
15.
Fares as low as $39
one-way!
New routes to Miami,
Palm Springs, and Montrose (Telluride) now available on
Southwest.com. The number of seats are limited by days of
week and market, from the first date of service through
March 4, 2021, if booked by
11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on
Oct. 15, 2020. Blackout dates
apply. See full fare rules, terms and conditions below the listed
examples of one-way low fares.
Beginning Sunday, Nov. 15,
2020, Southwest will offer nonstop service:
Miami
- As low as $39 one-way
nonstop between Miami and
Tampa (three times daily in
each direction),
- As low as $69 one-way
nonstop between Miami and
Baltimore/Washington (four times daily in each
direction),
- As low as $69 one-way
nonstop between Miami and
Houston (Hobby) (four times
daily in each direction), and
- As low as $69 one-way
nonstop between Miami and
Chicago (Midway) (once daily in each
direction).
Palm Springs
- As low as $49 one-way
nonstop between Palm
Springs and Oakland (twice daily in each
direction),
- As low as $49 one-way
nonstop between Palm Springs
and Phoenix
(three times daily in each direction), and
- As low as $79 one-way
nonstop between Palm
Springs and Denver (once daily in each
direction).
Beginning Saturday, Dec.19, 2020, and mirroring the
flight schedule previously announced for Steamboat Springs (HDN), Southwest will
operate new service seasonally through April
5, 2021:
- As low as $49 one-way
nonstop between Montrose
(Telluride) and Denver (up to three times daily in
each direction), and
- As low as $79 one-way
nonstop between Montrose
(Telluride) and
Dallas (Love Field) (once
daily on weekends in each direction).
"Our schedules for these new cities on the Southwest network
thoughtfully link them to relevant nonstop destinations that also
provide great connections, a comfortable journey with our unmatched
flexibility, and our friendly policies," said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Chief
Commercial Officer & Executive Vice President. "Southwest is
stretching into new places to provide for two needs: desired
options for our Customers who seek snow or sun, and wide-open
spaces to enjoy a break from the unexpected that 2020 brought; and
for our Company, critically-needed new business that offsets the
diminished demand for travel across other parts of the
country."
"We are thrilled to welcome Southwest as a partner in western
Colorado to Telluride and the Montrose Airport, providing
new and expansive access for both incoming visitors and our
residents," said Matt Skinner, CEO
of Colorado Flights Alliance, the air service development
organization for the region. "Southwest's dedication to service and
the traveler mirrors our own, and we look forward to welcoming
their loyal customers to our ski slopes, national parks, and some
of the most renowned scenery in North
America."
"We are deeply honored to see the substantial commitment of
flights that Southwest Airlines is making to Miami-Dade County at MIA," said Lester Sola, MIA Director and CEO. "In
addition to increased flight options for our passengers,
Southwest's expansion is expected to generate a sizable amount of
business revenue and job creation within our community."
"For years our residents and visitors have expressed how much
they desire Southwest Airlines at Palm
Springs International Airport and their imminent arrival
will greatly enhance Palm Springs
as a major tourism destination," said City Manager David H. Ready. "We thank Southwest for
investing in PSP and are delighted to welcome them to sunny
Palm Springs."
International by Southwest
Southwest also today reestablished service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offering the
airline's inaugural international nonstop service from Phoenix. The carrier is now operating daily
service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and both
Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.
Southwest flight schedules are currently published through
April 11, 2021, offering connecting
international service to Customers in the majority of its airports
across the United States through a
dozen gateway airports with international departures: Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway), Denver, Houston
(Hobby), Indianapolis,
Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, St.
Louis, and Tampa. Southwest
currently offers published service to five countries: three cities
in Mexico—Cancun, Los Cabos, and
Puerto Vallarta—Aruba, Montego Bay
in Jamaica, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, and Havana in Cuba.
New Nonstop Routes for November, December, and Beyond
Southwest recently revised its published flight schedule for
November and December and added new routes linking existing
Southwest cities across the country with timesaving nonstop
service. These new flights will give travelers more options to
visit family, friends, and vacation destinations during the winter
holiday season.
Visit the Southwest Airlines Newsroom for a complete list of new
routes that include new destinations from Houston, Phoenix, Denver, and elsewhere.
All of these flights and the carrier's entire published schedule
of travel options through April 11,
2021, are available to book now at Southwest.com.
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, face covering
requirements for Customers and Employees, and capping the number of
Customers on every flight to allow middle seats to remain open
through Nov. 30, 2020. Additional
details about the Southwest Promise are available at
Southwest.com/Promise.
Fare Rules
Purchase today through Oct. 15,
2020, 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight
Time. Travel to/from Palm Springs,
CA (PSP) and Miami, FL
(MIA) valid Nov. 15, 2020, through
March 4, 2021. Travel to/from
Miami, FL (MIA) valid Nov. 15, 2020 through March 4, 2021. Travel to/from Montrose, CO (MTJ) valid Dec. 19, 2020 through April 5, 2021. Travel blacked out Nov. 24-25, Nov. 28,
2020 through Nov. 30, 2020;
Dec. 18, 2020, through Dec. 19, 2020; Dec. 23,
2020, Dec. 26, 2020 through
Dec. 27, 2020; and Jan. 2, 2021 through Jan.
3, 2021. Travel to/from Palm
Springs, CA (PSP) is valid only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays. Travel to Miami, FL
(MIA) is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from
Miami, FL (MIA) is valid only on
Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel to Montrose, CO (MTJ) to/from Dallas (Love) valid Saturdays and Sundays only.
Travel from Denver to Montrose, CO (MTJ) is valid only on Sundays
through Wednesdays. Travel to Denver from Montrose, CO (MTJ) is valid only on Tuesdays
through Fridays. Fares valid on nonstop service where indicated; if
not indicated, fares are valid on single connecting 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 not available
to/from continental U.S. to/from Hawaii. 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 that's not guaranteed. Fares are
nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest
Airlines, as long as reservations are canceled at least ten minutes
prior to the scheduled departure. 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 may require an upgrade to the Anytime fare
depending on Rapid Rewards® tier status. Fares are subject to
change until ticketed. Offer applies only to published, scheduled
service.
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 network plans, expectations,
and opportunities, including related operational and financial
expectations. These forward-looking statements are based on the
Company's current intention, expectations, and projections and are
not guarantees of future performance. 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 extent of the COVID-19 pandemic,
including the duration, spread, severity, and any recurrence of the
COVID-19 pandemic; the duration and scope of related government
orders and restrictions; the duration and scope of the Company's
related self-imposed restrictions to address Customer and Employee
health concerns; 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; and any negative impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on the Company's access to capital; (ii) 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 results of operations and business decisions, plans,
strategies, and results; and (iii) 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 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. Southwest will begin service
to Palm Springs on and
Miami on Nov. 15, as well as two new seasonal destinations
in Colorado, Steamboat Springs and Montrose (Telluride) on Dec. 19,
2020.
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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