DALLAS, April 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been recognized by TripAdvisor as
a winner of four awards in the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™
awards for airlines. The carrier ranks sixth in the Top Ten
Airline--World category and was chosen for three other honors.
TripAdvisor highlights the world's top carriers annually based on
the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and ratings gathered
over a 12-month period.
Southwest is also recognized as the Best Airline in North America; Best Economy Class in
North America; and Best Airline in
the United States.
"Southwest is committed to being a Customer-focused Company, and
these designations are a direct reflection of the work our People
do every day for the more than 120 million People we serve
annually," said Ryan Green, Vice
President and Chief Marketing Officer at Southwest Airlines.
"Awards such as these fuel our passion to connect People to what's
important in their lives with low fares, world-renowned
Hospitality, and Customer-friendly policies that make us a maverick
of the airline industry worldwide."
"We're thrilled to recognize the global TripAdvisor community's
favorite airlines and shine a spotlight on the carriers around the
world that provide the very best flying experiences, including
Southwest Airlines," said Bryan
Saltzburg, Senior Vice President and General Manager for
TripAdvisor Flights. "As the airline industry introduces new fare
products and a widening array of in-flight offerings, consumers
continue to seek out the carriers that deliver value and a quality
experience. The Travelers' Choice awards for airlines recognize the
carriers that exceed passenger expectations and receive top marks
from travelers."
To read TripAdvisor traveler reviews and opinions of Southwest,
go to
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Airline_Review-d8729156-Reviews-Southwest-Airlines.
For all of the 2018 Travelers' Choice award-winning airlines, go
to www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Airlines.
Travelers can also follow the conversation on Twitter at
#travelerschoice.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 47th year of
service, Dallas-based Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from
other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by
more than 56,000 Employees to a Customer base topping 120 million
passengers annually, in recent years. 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. During peak
travel seasons, Southwest operates more than 4,000 weekday
departures among a network of 100 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries.
Southwest has announced its intention to sell tickets in 2018 for
service to Hawaii, subject to
requisite governmental approvals.
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.
As launch customer of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in North America, the Company operates the
largest fleet in the world of Boeing aircraft, all of which are
equipped with satellite-based WiFi. Customers who connect to the
WiFi network may use their personal devices to view on-demand
movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free,
live TV.
With a bold new look first unveiled in 2014, Southwest is
progressing through a multi-year refresh of its fleet to showcase
the carrier's Heart: a new logo, aircraft livery, interior
design featuring new seats, Employee-designed uniforms, and an
updated airport experience, all of which showcase a dedication of
Southwest Employees to 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 wherever the carrier serves. With 45
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.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest
Airlines or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's largest
travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of
every trip. With over 600 million reviews and opinions covering the
world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering
approximately 7.5 million accommodations, airlines, attractions,
and restaurants -- TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom
of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what
to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more
than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price
on the hotel that's right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are
available in 49 markets, and are home to the world's largest travel
community of 455 million average monthly unique visitors**, all
looking to get the most out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know
better. Book better. Go better.
The subsidiaries and affiliates of TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:
TRIP) own and operate a portfolio of websites under 20 other travel
media brands:
www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.citymaps.com,
www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com,
www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com,
www.eltenedor.com, www.iens.nl and www.dimmi.com.au),
www.gateguru.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk,
www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com,
www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com,
www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com
and www.viator.com.
* Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites,
worldwide, October 2017
** Source: TripAdvisor log files, average monthly unique
visitors, Q3 2017
Media Contacts:
Visit the Southwest Newsroom at swamedia.com for multi-media assets
and other Company news.
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