DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its published flight
schedule from early January through April
11, 2021, adding new flights to the carrier's second
Colorado destination with nonstop
service to Steamboat Springs,
Colo. through Hayden/Yampa
Valley Regional Airport (HDN) beginning Dec.
19, 2020. Flights are now available on Southwest.com
and today through August 20, 2020, 11:59 p.m., Central Time, flights are available
with fares starting:
As low as $49
one-way* nonstop between Denver and Steamboat Springs (operates three-times
daily)
As low as $69
one-way* nonstop between Dallas and Steamboat Springs (operates on Saturdays
& Sundays)
*Seats and days are limited. See full terms
and conditions below.
The seasonal service will operate Dec.
19, 2020, through April 5,
2021 with three-times daily service between Denver and Steamboat
Springs, and once a day on Saturdays and Sundays between
Dallas and Steamboat Springs.
"This year, Customers are looking to experience more of the
nation's great outdoors. By linking both Denver and Dallas nonstop to Steamboat Springs, Customers across a majority
of our network will be able to reach the Rocky Mountains," said
Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer. "As we
look toward the winter months, we know our hassle-free and
pro-Customer policies like skis fly free1, bags fly
free1 and no change fees2 will give travelers
extra peace of mind when booking their much-needed winter
getaways."
"Having Southwest pick Steamboat as their first winter seasonal,
mountain airport is a game changer. Southwest Airlines' popularity,
connectivity, and low-cost fares equals more access for skiers and
snowboarders to the Champagne Powder snow of Steamboat," said
Rob Perlman, president and COO of
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. "As a brand, Southwest and
Steamboat Ski Resort are a perfect fit. We both emphasize a genuine
friendliness that makes visitors from all over feel welcome. We are
incredibly excited to partner with Southwest on these daily flights
and to welcome Southwest flyers to Steamboat this winter."
Steamboat Springs is the
carrier's 90th airport served within the United States and 104th
destination across 11 countries in North
America.
These flights, as well as the carrier's full schedule through
April 11, 2021, are now available to
be booked at Southwest.com.
The Company continues to plan for multiple scenarios for its
fleet and capacity given the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. As
such, the Company's actual flown capacity may differ materially
from currently published schedules.
1Southwest Airlines allows for up to two
free checked bags (size and weight limits apply). Ski and snowboard
equipment, which includes one pair of skis or one snowboard, one
set of poles, and one pair of ski/snowboard boots encased in a
container(s) acceptable to Southwest, counts as one checked bag
even if tagged separately.
2Southwest Airlines does not charge change
fees though a fare difference might apply.
*Full Terms and Conditions
Purchase from Aug. 13 through Aug. 20,
2020, 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Continental U.S. travel valid Dec. 19,
2020, through Feb. 28,
2021. Except as otherwise specified, travel from Denver to Hayden,
CO/Steamboat Springs (HDN)
is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel to Denver from Hayden,
CO/Steamboat Springs (HDN)
is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel Hayden, CO/Steamboat
Springs (HDN) to/from Dallas,
TX (DAL) is valid only on Saturdays and Sundays. 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.
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.
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 by more than 60,000 Employees
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 and announced
plans to begin service to Steamboat
Springs, Colorado in December
2020 for a total of 104 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
Oct. 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), and there are no
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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