More Heart To More Places: Southwest Airlines Announces New Service In Cities From Coast To Coast For Summer 2015

DALLAS, Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today extended its flight schedule for travel through Aug. 7, 2015, adding new, nonstop service in cities across the United States.  Southwest Leaders and Employees gathered at events across the country to tout the new nonstop flights which take off starting in June. Customers can now book flights and start making their travel plans for travel throughout June and July 2015, by visiting Southwest.com.

The carrier is offering special pricing (see complete fare rules below) for purchase today through Dec. 22, 2014, on new nonstop routes for travel June 7-Aug. 6, 2015.

New nonstop service begins June 7, 2015, between:

New nonstop service begins June 28, 2015, between:

Southwest Airlines also began selling seats on daily service between Orange County/Santa Ana and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and seasonal, Saturday-only service between Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos, Mexico, beginning June 7, 2015 through August 7, 2015. Both routes subject to government approval.

At the Southwest Airlines Rink at Skyline Park in downtown Denver, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and other Denver leaders gathered with Southwest to answer media questions about additional frequencies being added to a dozen of the 56 cities Southwest serves with nonstop itineraries from Denver International Airport and the local hiring that will be needed to support its growing operation

"Our June and July schedule is the biggest in our history with as many as 3,800 flights a day," said Andrew Watterson, Southwest's Vice President of Network Planning & Performance.  "What we're announcing today is an additional investment in many of our long-time communities.  We're connecting our Customers to what's important to them-- more seats at our low fares, our great Customer Service and policies, and better schedules through nonstop options."

Community leaders were involved in similar gatherings of Southwest Airlines Employees and Leaders in Austin and Nashville, where Southwest service has grown through the years to offer dozens of nonstop markets supported by hundreds of locally-based Employees. Leaders in Indianapolis look forward to growing on their current base of 12 nonstop destinations served by 129 Indy-based Employees.

The flight schedule extension for early Summer 2015 also brings additional seasonal flights effective June 7, 2015 (unless otherwise noted), including nonstop service between:

FARE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Fares valid only on nonstop service.  Purchase from Dec. 17-22, 2014, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city. Travel June 7-Aug. 6, 2015, for travel between Nashville and Oakland, New Orleans and Oakland, Indianapolis and Los Angeles (LAX), and Los Angeles (LAX) and Portland, Ore. Travel June 28-Aug. 6, 2015, between Austin and Orange County/Santa Ana, Austin and St. Louis, and Boston to Indianapolis. Travel valid every day except Fridays & Sundays. Blackout dates apply on July 4, 2015. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include September 11^th Security Fee of $5.60 per one-way flight. Points bookings do not include any additional international government taxes and fees. 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 not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines, so long as you cancel your reservations at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. 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 requires an upgrade to the Anytime Fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies to published, scheduled service only.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 46,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually.  Southwest and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways currently operates more than 3,400 flights a day, serving 93 destinations across the United States and five additional countries.  Subject to government approvals, Southwest service to San Jose, Costa Rica (from Baltimore/Washington (BWI)), begins in March 2015; service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (from Orange County/Santa Ana), begins in June 2015; and service to Belize City (from Houston (Hobby)) begins in October 2015.

Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate to gate connectivity while over the United States.  That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming music provided by Beats Music or to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of DISH.  Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer Bags Fly Free® (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there are never change fees, although fare differences might apply. In September 2014, the airline proudly unveiled Heart, a new aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcasing the 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 41 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. The 2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at Southwest.com/citizenship.

Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

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