DALLAS, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today published an initial flight
schedule for Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon, bringing the airline's low fares,
flexible policies, and Hospitality closer to more outdoor
attractions in the Pacific Northwest. Southwest
Airlines® will offer nonstop, roundtrip service once
daily to Las Vegas and twice daily
to Oakland in the Bay Area,
bringing additional same-plane or connecting roundtrip service
daily between Eugene and more than
30 airports across the Southwest route map.
"We welcome new Customers to Southwest as we continue an
expansion across the nation to bring additional service and open
new cities," said Andrew Watterson,
Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial
Officer. "The addition of Eugene
to our map positions easy access to Southwest all around Track Town
USA, and is a request from leisure
and business travelers who value our flexibility and
Hospitality."
EUGENE, ORE., FLIGHTS NOW
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Beginning Aug. 29, 2021, Southwest will commence service to
a second city in Oregon, having
served Portland since 1994.
Southwest Customers will be able to experience the vibrant arts,
college athletics, and outdoor beauty of Eugene and the surrounding regions through new
service available for purchase now at
Southwest.com®:
Fly nonstop
between
Eugene, Ore.
and:
|
Initial flight
schedule (roundtrip service, nonstop):
|
One-way fares as low
as*:
|
Las
Vegas
|
Once daily
|
$49
|
Oakland
|
Twice
daily
|
$39
|
*The number of seats, days, and markets for these fares are
limited. See a full list of fares, fare rules, and terms and
conditions below and at Southwest.com.
"We are excited for our new partnership with Southwest Airlines
and are committed to ensuring a successful launch of service later
this year," said Acting Eugene Airport Director Cathryn Stephens, A.A.E. "Daily nonstop service
to Oakland and Las Vegas will be welcome additions for
passengers in the Western Oregon
region."
OUR SOUTHWEST HEART CONTINUES TO GROW
In 2020,
Southwest added new service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel,
Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs, Calif.; Steamboat
Springs; and Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), Colo.,
continuing five decades of connecting Customers to the
places and people they love. In 2021, Southwest began service
to Chicago (O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton, both on Feb.
14; Savannah/Hilton Head
and Colorado Springs, both on March
11; and Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara,
Calif., both on April 12.
Southwest will begin service to Fresno, Calif., on April 25; Destin/Fort Walton Beach on May 6; Myrtle Beach, S.C., on May 23; Bozeman,
Mont., on May 27; and Jackson,
Miss., on June 6. The Company also has announced its
intention to serve Bellingham,
Wash., later this year.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SALE FARE RULES
Purchase today,
April 15, 2021, through April 16, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
Central Daylight Time. Continental U.S. travel is valid
Aug. 29, 2021, through Nov. 5, 2021. Except as otherwise specified,
continental U.S. travel is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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. Rapid
Rewards® 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 the continental U.S. to/from Hawaii. Seats and days are limited. Fares may
vary by destination, flight, and day of the 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 rules apply. Sale fares may be available
on other days of the 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 10 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
56,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million
Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of
point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure
and business markets. 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 2020, the carrier added service to
Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs,
Calif.; Steamboat Springs; and
Montrose (Telluride/Crested Butte), Colo. Thus far in 2021,
Southwest has initiated service to Chicago (O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton, both on Feb.
14; Savannah/Hilton Head and
Colorado Springs, both on March 11;
as well as Houston (Bush) and
Santa Barbara, Calif., both on
April 12; and will begin service to
Fresno, Calif. on April 25; Destin/Fort Walton Beach on
May 6; Myrtle Beach S.C. on May 23; Bozeman,
Mont. on May 27; Jackson,
Miss. on June 6; and Eugene,
Ore. on Aug. 29. The Company
also has announced an intention to initiate new service to
Bellingham, Wash., later this
year.
The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in
May 2020 to highlight new and
round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees
well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning
efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, along with a federal
mandate requiring every person to wear a mask at all times
throughout each flight. 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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