Southwest Airlines is adding 3 new and 12 returning routes in its latest network expansion — see the full list
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Taylor Rains
Dec 9, 2021, 04:34 IST
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 jet taxis to the gate.KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images
Southwest Airlines is adding 3 new and 12 returning routes with a focus on summer destinations.
The schedule includes resumed flights to Havana, Cuba, which the company already serves from Tampa.
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Southwest Airlines is offering customers the "gift of travel" with 15 new and returning routes as part of its extended flight schedule.
Travelers will have more flight options come spring as Southwest expands its robust network with three new and 12 resuming routes, the Dallas-based carrier announced Wednesday. The airline is focused on summer travel as well as bringing back its service to Havana, Cuba that was halted in March following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The route to Cuba will complement the daily flight to the country from Tampa, Florida, which restarted on December 5.
The announcement comes as the Omicron variant threatens the airline industry, though domestic demand is not expected to be impacted as much as international, according to CNBC. Despite the looming effect of the variant, CNBC reported Southwest expects a profitable quarter four, with a 2% growth in capacity for 2022 as travel demand increases.
Here is a closer look at Southwest's 3 new and 12 returning routes.
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Between Austin, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma
Southwest will start a new daily service between Austin and Tulsa beginning April 25. The airline will face competition from Allegiant and Amerian on the route.
Between San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Southwest will start a new four times weekly service between San Antonio and Oklahoma City on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning April 25. The airline will be the route's sole operator.
Between Syracuse, New York, and Tampa, Florida
Southwest will start a new Saturday service between Syracuse and Tampa beginning April 25. The airline will compete with Frontier and JetBlue.
Between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Havana, Cuba
Southwest will return daily service between Fort Lauderdale and Havana beginning February 17. JetBlue will be the route's only competition.
Between San Antonio, Texas, and Los Angeles, California
Southwest will return daily service between San Antonio and Los Angeles beginning April 25. The airline will face competition from Delta and American on the route.
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Between Dallas, Texas, and Louisville, Kentucky
Southwest will return six times weekly service between Dallas and Louisville on Sundays through Fridays beginning April 25. The airline will compete with American.
Between Houston, Texas, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Southwest will return six times weekly service between Houston and Milwaukee on Sundays through Fridays beginning April 25. United will be the airline's only competitor.
Between Nashville, Tennessee, and San Jose, California
Southwest will return four times weekly service between Nashville and San Jose on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning April 25. The airline will face competition from United on the route.
Between Dallas, Texas, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Southwest will return Saturday service between Dallas and Myrtle Beach beginning April 30. The airline will have no direct competitors out of Dallas Love Field but will compete with American out of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Between Dallas, Texas, and Norfolk, Virginia
Southwest will return Saturday service between Dallas and Norfolk beginning April 30. The airline will have no direct competitors out of Dallas Love Field but will compete with American out of Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Between Kansas City, Missouri, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Southwest will return Saturday service between Kansas City and Myrtle Beach beginning April 30. The airline will be the route's sole operator.
Between Kansas City, Missouri, and Pensacola, Florida
Southwest will return Saturday service between Kansas City and Pensacola beginning April 30. The airline will compete with Spirit.
Between Kansas City, Missouri, and Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Southwest will return Saturday service between Kansas City and Destin/Fort Walton Beach beginning April 30. The airline will face competition from Allegiant.
Between Nashville, Tennessee, and Seattle, Washington
Southwest will return Saturday service between Nashville and Seattle beginning April 30. Alaska and Delta will be the airline's competition on the route.
Between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Southwest will return Saturday service between Pittsburgh and Myrtle Beach beginning April 30. The airline will compete with Spirit.
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