SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES THAT FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced its full summer 2022 flight schedule, allowing bookings up to September 5, 2022. The airline aims to expand its point-to-point network and enhance customer experience with no change fees and two free checked bags. New nonstop routes will launch from June 11, 2022, including Austin to Cozumel and Nashville to Portland. Additionally, several international routes will resume in June, reflecting the airline's growth strategy. Notably, Southwest maintains a strong track record of profitability and customer loyalty.

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• Expansion of summer flight schedule with bookings available through September 5, 2022.
• Introduction of new nonstop routes from major cities including Austin and Nashville.
• Resuming international routes, enhancing travel options for customers.
• Continued commitment to customer-friendly policies, such as no change fees and two free checked bags.
• Strong profitability track record with 47 consecutive years of profitability for shareholders.

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DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced its full summer 2022 flight schedule is now available at Southwest.com, which allows Southwest^® Customers the ability to book their vacations and travel through Sept. 5, 2022. Today's announcement also highlights the carrier's commitment to continue building on its world-famous point-to-point network while giving travelers more ways to reach their favorite summer destinations. Additionally, the Southwest's famous Customer-friendly policies means travelers never pay change fees⁽¹⁾, can check up to two bags for free⁽²⁾, and experience the airline's famous Hospitality.

Beginning June 11, 2022, Southwest will offer new nonstop service on Saturdays between:
Austin and Cozumel, Mexico (Subject to government approvals)
Nashville and Portland, Maine
Denver and Eugene, Ore.

Starting June 5, 2022, Southwest will resume nonstop service between:
Denver and Amarillo (Sundays-Fridays)
Denver and Lubbock (Daily)
Denver and Midland/Odessa (Sundays-Fridays)
Houston (Hobby) and Louisville, Ky. (Sundays-Fridays)
Chicago (Midway) and Montego Bay, Jamaica (Daily)
Chicago (Midway) and Rochester, N.Y. (Twice a day Sundays-Fridays)
Chicago (Midway) and Tulsa, Okla. (Daily)

International Routes Returning for Summer 2022
Southwest also announced today that in June 2022, it resumes several international nonstop routes from cities across the United States including:

Orlando and Aruba (Daily)*
Austin and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Saturdays)**
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Saturdays)**
Milwaukee and Cancun, Mexico (Saturdays)**
Denver and Cozumel, Mexico (Saturdays)**
*Service begins June 5, 2022
**Service begins June 11, 2022

Also on June 5, 2022, the carrier will increase from Saturday-only to daily service on already-served routes between Austin and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and between San Antonio and Cancun, Mexico.

A full list of the new and returning markets is available on the Southwest Airlines Newsroom.

These flights, as well the carrier's schedule through Sept. 5, 2022, are now available at Southwest.com.  

⁽¹⁾      A fare difference might apply.
⁽²⁾      First two checked bags, size and weight 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 121 airports across 11 countries. Celebrating its 50^th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, 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 nearly 54,000² 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 has brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years³ of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest continues to develop tangible steps toward an environmental sustainability goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Learn more at Southwest.com/citizenship about how Southwest Airlines leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world.

^{1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded
2) fulltime-equivalent active Employees
3) 1972-2019 annual profitability}

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

What new routes is Southwest Airlines launching for summer 2022?

Southwest Airlines is launching new nonstop routes including Austin to Cozumel and Nashville to Portland, effective June 11, 2022.

When can customers book flights for Southwest's summer 2022 schedule?

Customers can book flights for Southwest's summer 2022 schedule now through September 5, 2022.

What are Southwest Airlines' customer-friendly policies?

Southwest Airlines has no change fees and allows two free checked bags, enhancing the travel experience.

How long has Southwest Airlines been profitable?

Southwest Airlines has maintained a record of 47 consecutive years of profitability for its shareholders.