SUMMER WITH SOUTHWEST! BOOK YOUR 2025 VACATIONS TODAY

Rhea-AI Summary

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has extended its flight schedule through August 4, 2025, introducing new summer travel options. The airline is adding 13 new redeye flights, bringing the total to 33 overnight services from Hawaii and West Coast to various destinations. Starting June 5, 2025, new overnight routes will connect multiple cities including Honolulu, Lihue, and several West Coast locations to eastern destinations. The airline is also launching its first international service from Colorado Springs to Cancun starting June 14, 2025, and expanding several seasonal routes to daily service, connecting major cities like Austin, Baltimore, Dallas, and Denver to popular summer destinations.

Positive

• Expansion of redeye flight network from 20 to 33 routes
• Launch of first international service from Colorado Springs to Cancun
• Conversion of weekend routes to daily service in multiple markets

Negative

• None.

Insights

Travel Industry Analyst

The expansion of redeye flights and seasonal routes represents a strategic operational shift for Southwest Airlines, but with material impact on immediate financials. The addition of 13 new redeye flights bringing the total to 33 overnight services shows incremental network optimization rather than significant capacity expansion. The notable development is Colorado Springs' first international route to Cancun, though it's to seasonal Saturday service.

The route adjustments primarily focus on better asset utilization and matching capacity to seasonal demand patterns. While these changes may marginally improve aircraft utilization and revenue potential, they represent routine network planning rather than transformative growth. The impact on load factors and yield will likely be modest, as these are mostly established markets with proven demand.

• Southwest again expands its redeye offerings 
• High-demand seasonal routes for summer travel abound

DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its schedule through Aug. 4, 2025, offering Customers a head start to book next summer's vacation. The schedule includes additional redeye flights, popular seasonal routes, and more nonstop flights connecting Customers to high-demand destinations throughout the Southwest^® network.

Ramping up Redeyes
With today's schedule extension, Southwest Airlines^® welcomes 13 additional redeye flights. The airline's summer 2025 schedule now includes 33 overnight flights with service from Hawaii and the West Coast traveling east to various key Southwest cities.

Beginning June 5, 2025, the airline is scheduled to offer redeye service from:

• Honolulu to Los Angeles (LAX)
• Lihue, Hawaii to Las Vegas
• Long Beach, Calif. to Baltimore/Washington
• Ontario, Calif. to Baltimore/Washington
• Portland, Ore. to Baltimore/Washington
• Sacramento, Calif. to Orlando, Fla.
• San Francisco to Baltimore/Washington and Nashville
• San Jose, Calif. to Baltimore/Washington
• Seattle to Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway), Houston (Hobby), and Nashville, Tenn.

The new service complements previously announced redeye flights as Southwest expands its overnight options incrementally.

Seasonal Service Takes Off for the Summer
Springing to Cancun
Customers in Colorado Springs will soon be able to use their passports more conveniently as Southwest ushers in the airport's inaugural international service. Beginning June 14, 2025, seasonal Saturday service is scheduled to launch between Colorado Springs, Colo. and Cancun, Mexico.

From Weekends to Daily
Southwest is resuming seasonal service in multiple markets, connecting Customers to summer hotspots. Some routes have been expanded to daily service throughout the peak travel period.

Starting June 5, 2025, the airline is scheduled to return key seasonal routes with daily service between:

• Austin, Texas and Boston
• Baltimore/Washington and Portland, Ore.
• Baltimore/Washington and Seattle
• Dallas and Seattle
• Denver and Myrtle Beach, S.C.
• Denver and Savannah, Ga.
• Nashville, Tenn. and Seattle

Additional seasonal service across the Southwest network, 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 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 73,000² 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.

1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021
2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
3. 1973-2019 annual profitability
4. Our 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.  

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/summer-with-southwest-book-your-2025-vacations-today-302291627.html

SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

When does Southwest Airlines (LUV) new summer 2025 schedule begin?

Southwest Airlines' new summer 2025 schedule begins June 5, 2025, and runs through August 4, 2025.

How many new redeye flights is Southwest Airlines (LUV) adding in summer 2025?

Southwest Airlines is adding 13 new redeye flights, bringing their total overnight service to 33 flights.

When will Southwest Airlines (LUV) start international flights from Colorado Springs to Cancun?

Southwest Airlines will begin seasonal Saturday service from Colorado Springs to Cancun on June 14, 2025.

Which routes will Southwest Airlines (LUV) operate daily starting June 5, 2025?

Southwest will operate daily service between several cities including Austin-Boston, Baltimore-Portland, Baltimore-Seattle, Dallas-Seattle, Denver-Myrtle Beach, Denver-Savannah, and Nashville-Seattle.