SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXTENDS FLIGHT SCHEDULE THROUGH EARLY APRIL 2025

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has extended its flight schedule through April 7, 2025, offering new international and domestic routes. The airline is adding nonstop service from Nashville to Cabo San Lucas and Punta Cana, and from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, starting March 8, 2025. New domestic routes include Austin to Milwaukee and Reno, Nashville to Indianapolis, and Sacramento to Tucson.

Southwest is also increasing flights for fall football matchups, supporting SEC fans and adding service for a major rodeo event in Las Vegas. The airline is expanding its redeye flight options from Denver, San Diego, and Sacramento beginning March 6, 2025. These additions aim to meet customer demand and offer more flexibility for travelers.

Positive

• Extension of flight schedule through April 7, 2025, potentially increasing booking opportunities
• Addition of new international routes from Nashville and Sacramento, expanding market reach
• Introduction of new domestic routes, potentially increasing revenue streams
• Increased flights for fall football matchups and events, likely boosting seasonal demand
• Expansion of redeye flight options, potentially attracting more customers and increasing aircraft utilization

Negative

• None.

• Airline adds nonstop international service between Nashville and both Punta Cana and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta beginning March 8, 2025*
• Increases flights to support fans traveling for fall football matchups
• Continues strengthening network with new seasonal and redeye service 

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) extended its flight schedule today, allowing Customers to book travel through April 7, 2025. The airline is offering Customers new flight options including more international service and additional flights to get Customers to their favorite football games. The extended schedule also includes additional seasonal and redeye flying.

"With kids returning to school across the country, there's no better time for parents to show off their Big Flex and book an incredible spring break trip," said Jennifer Bridie, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines^®. "Thanks to our world-renowned flexibility, two free checked bags**, and a schedule that flexes with travelers' demands, Customers can book their flights today and secure their spring getaway."

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As Nashville's largest airline, Southwest^® expands its offerings with new weekly international service. Beginning March 8, 2025, Southwest will offer Saturday service between:

Nashville and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico*
Nashville and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic*

The international routes complement the existing service between Nashville and Cancun. Southwest also announced it will begin Saturday service between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta* on March 8, 2025.

New Nonstop Routes 
Southwest also announced nonstop service beginning March 6, 2025, between:

Austin and Milwaukee (Weekdays)
Austin and Reno, Nev. (Less than daily)
Nashville and Indianapolis (Daily)
Sacramento, Calif. and Tucson, Ariz. (Weekends)

More Flights for Fall Fun 
As the official airline of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Southwest is proud to offer even more service so that SEC fans can cheer on their favorite teams on the road. In addition to previously announced flights to support football fans, the airline today added service between Florida and Austin for an anticipated key SEC matchup. These extra flights are now available for booking between Tampa, Fla., and Austin on Nov. 7 and Nov. 10.

Responding to Customer demand, the airline is adding more service for fall college and professional football matchups with service between:

Dallas and Lubbock, Texas (Game is on Nov. 9)
Omaha, Neb., and Los Angeles (LAX) (Game is on Nov. 16)
Columbus, Ohio, and Chicago (Midway) (Game is on Nov. 16)
Cleveland and New Orleans for a Sunday matchup on Nov. 17

Southwest is also gearing up to support one of the world's largest rodeos, which takes place annually in Las Vegas. The carrier is adding seven flights to get rodeo fans to and from the big event between Dec. 5 and Dec. 15. Customers can visit Southwest.com to find the itinerary that works best for them on the days they wish to travel.

Flying Overnight 
With the airline launching overnight flying on Feb. 13, 2025, today's schedule extension brings more redeye flying options for travelers. Beginning March 6, 2025, travelers can travel on overnight flights departing from Denver, San Diego, and Sacramento in addition to previously announced service from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Customers are encouraged to visit Southwest.com to check itineraries.

These flights and the carrier's full schedule through April 7, 2025, are available for booking at Southwest.com.

*Subject to government approvals.
**First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.

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 117 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 airline¹. 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 74,000² 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 years³ 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 2050⁴. Southwest has also set near-term targets and a three-pillar strategy to achieve its environmental goals. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/planet.   

¹Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021  
²Fulltime-equivalent active Employees       
³1973-2019 annual profitability     
⁴Our 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

What new international routes is Southwest Airlines (LUV) adding in 2025?

Southwest Airlines is adding new weekly international service from Nashville to Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as well as from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, all beginning March 8, 2025.

When does Southwest Airlines' (LUV) extended flight schedule go through?

Southwest Airlines has extended its flight schedule through April 7, 2025.

What new domestic routes is Southwest Airlines (LUV) introducing in March 2025?

Southwest is introducing new nonstop service between Austin and Milwaukee (weekdays), Austin and Reno (less than daily), Nashville and Indianapolis (daily), and Sacramento and Tucson (weekends), all beginning March 6, 2025.

How is Southwest Airlines (LUV) supporting football fans in fall 2024?

Southwest is adding extra flights for fall college and professional football matchups, including service between Tampa and Austin for an SEC game, and additional routes for games in Dallas, Omaha, Columbus, and Cleveland.

When will Southwest Airlines (LUV) start offering more redeye flight options?

Southwest will start offering more redeye flight options from Denver, San Diego, and Sacramento beginning March 6, 2025, in addition to previously announced service from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.