SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXTENDS FLIGHT SCHEDULE THROUGH OCT. 4, 2023

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced an extension of its flight schedule through Oct. 4, 2023, with a significant increase in operations from Long Beach, California. The carrier will offer up to 45 daily departures to 22 destinations in response to rising travel demand. Key additions include daily flights to Kansas City and Orlando, along with new seasonal routes starting Sept. 9, 2023, connecting Austin and Jacksonville. Travelers can book these flights now on Southwest.com.

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• Extended flight schedule through Oct. 4, 2023, reflecting increased travel demand.
• Addition of up to 45 daily departures from Long Beach to 22 destinations.
• New seasonal routes introduced for late summer and early fall travel.

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Carrier adds more flights than ever before from Long Beach, Calif.; continues responding to travel demand with more service from key markets

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) extended its flight schedule today through Oct. 4, 2023, and continues adding more service and access to the airline's network of 121 destinations across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America.

More Flights Taking Off from Long Beach
Responding to growing demand from Customers, Southwest^® is providing additional opportunities to take Long Beach travelers to more places nonstop.

Beginning Date	Travel between Long Beach and	Frequency
March 9, 2023	Kansas City*	Daily
July 11, 2023	Colorado Springs El Paso	Daily Daily
July 15, 2023	Orlando*	Saturdays
Sept. 5, 2023	Albuquerque	Daily

*Previously Announced

Southwest is able to grow its Long Beach service by being awarded additional airport slots, which will offer up to 45 daily departures from Long Beach to 22 destinations across the airline's expansive network.

Seasonal Additions for Late Summer and Early Fall
Southwest is adding new seasonal routes for travelers booking late summer and early fall escapes. Beginning Sept. 9, 2023, Customers can book nonstop service on Saturdays between Austin and Jacksonville, Fla., and between El Paso and Orlando. Visit the Southwest Airlines Newsroom at www.swamedia.com to view a list of additional routes.

These flights, and the carrier's full schedule, can be purchased 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 121 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 66,000² People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. 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. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon. 

1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded     
2) Fulltime-equivalent active Employees      
3) 1973-2019 annual profitability    

 

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

What did Southwest Airlines announce on February 9, 2023?

Southwest Airlines announced an extension of its flight schedule through October 4, 2023, adding more flights from Long Beach in response to travel demand.

How many daily departures will Southwest Airlines offer from Long Beach?

Southwest Airlines will offer up to 45 daily departures from Long Beach to 22 destinations.

What new routes will Southwest Airlines introduce in September 2023?

Beginning September 9, 2023, Southwest Airlines will add nonstop service on Saturdays between Austin and Jacksonville, and El Paso and Orlando.

How can travelers book flights from Southwest Airlines?

Travelers can book flights on Southwest Airlines through their official website, Southwest.com.