SOUTHWEST ADDS MORE FLIGHTS FOR POPULAR EVENTS; PUBLISHES INITIAL REDEYE SERVICE AND NEW ROUTES SPANNING THE COUNTRY

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Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has announced new flights for booking, expanding services around popular events and introducing redeye operations for the first time. The airline is adding flights for college and professional football games in various cities, including Las Vegas, Ann Arbor, and Atlanta. Southwest is also increasing winter routes from cold-weather cities to Florida and California destinations.

Starting February 13, 2025, Southwest will launch its first redeye flights between major markets such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and East Coast destinations. The airline continues to grow, serving 121 airports across 11 countries and maintaining its record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs. Southwest aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has set near-term targets to reach its environmental goals.

Positive

• Expansion of flight services for popular events, potentially increasing revenue
• Introduction of redeye operations, opening new market opportunities
• Addition of winter routes connecting cold-weather cities to warmer destinations
• Continued growth with service to 121 airports across 11 countries
• Maintenance of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs record, indicating strong employee relations
• Setting of environmental goals, including net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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• None.

DALLAS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has new flights available for booking today as the carrier continues responding to Customer demand and preferences with additional service around popular events in Southwest^® destinations, as well as redeye operations for the first time.

Flexibility for Football

After expanding our college football and professional football playbooks, Southwest Airlines^®—the Official Airline of the Southeastern Conference—is kicking off additional round trip service for gridiron fans.

More Flights for College Football

Game Location and Date: Las Vegas; Sept. 1, 2024

• Dallas (Love Field) and Las Vegas
• Houston (Hobby) and Las Vegas

Game Location and Date: Ann Arbor, Mich.; Sept. 7, 2024

• Dallas (Love Field) and Detroit

Game Location and Date: Norman, Okla.; Sept. 21, 2024

• Nashville and Oklahoma City

More Flights for Professional Football

Game Location and Date: Atlanta; Sept. 22, 2024

• Kansas City and Atlanta

Game Location and Date: Las Vegas; Sept. 29, 2024

• Columbus and Las Vegas

From the Cold to the Coast

For Customers wishing to visit a sunnier locale during the winter months, Southwest has added more flights effective Jan. 7, 2025, connecting traditionally cold-weather cities to the Florida and California coasts, including service between:

• Columbus and Miami
• Chicago (Midway) and Palm Springs
• Pittsburgh and Miami
• Providence and West Palm Beach

Readying for Redeyes

As we announced July 25, the airline's first redeye operations¹ are scheduled to launch Feb. 13, 2025, and land on Valentine's Day 2025. Flights are initially available between the following Southwest cornerstone markets:

• Las Vegas and Baltimore/Washington
• Las Vegas and Orlando
• Los Angeles and Baltimore/Washington
• Los Angeles and Nashville
• Phoenix and Baltimore/Washington

These flights, and the carrier's full schedule, are available for purchase today at Southwest.com.

About Southwest Airlines Co.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121² airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline³. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 74,000⁴ People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 137 million Customers carried in 2023. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years⁵ of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. As the airline with Heart, Southwest has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050⁶. Southwest has also set near-term targets and a three-pillar strategy to achieve its environmental goals. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/planet.  

1)	A redeye departs late at night and arrives early the following morning, typically operating between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
2)	Effective Aug. 5, 2024, the airline will serve 117 airports
3)	Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021
4)	Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
5)	1973-2019 annual profitability
6)	Southwest's net zero by 2050 goal includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Category 3 emissions only and excludes any emissions associated with non-fuel products and services, such as inflight service items.

 

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

When will Southwest Airlines (LUV) start its first redeye flights?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) will launch its first redeye flights on February 13, 2025, with the inaugural flights landing on Valentine's Day 2025.

What new routes is Southwest Airlines (LUV) adding for football season?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is adding routes for football games, including flights to Las Vegas for a September 1, 2024 game, to Ann Arbor for a September 7, 2024 game, and to Atlanta for a September 22, 2024 game, among others.

How many airports does Southwest Airlines (LUV) currently serve?

As of the press release, Southwest Airlines (LUV) serves 121 airports across 11 countries. However, effective August 5, 2024, the airline will serve 117 airports.

What is Southwest Airlines' (LUV) environmental goal?

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, focusing on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Category 3 emissions.