![]() Later this year, Southwest Airlines is eyeing flights to Eugene and Bellingham. In addition to Myrtle Beach, in May, Southwest Airlines will start services to Fresno, Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Bozeman, and Jackson Airports. In mid-April, Southwest Airlines will begin flying to both Houston George Bush Intercontinental and Santa Barbara Airports. Two weeks ago, Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs saw their first Southwest flights. Southwest Airlines started services to Chicago (O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton in mid-February. Southwest's arrival into Myrtle Beach comes as the airline begins flying to multiple new destinations to capitalize on a growing domestic travel demand. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.In addition, Myrtle Beach will be accessible via Southwest Airlines flights this summer from over 50 cities through same-plane and connecting itineraries. Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. Southwest Airlines aircraft photo gallery: *Golf bags fly free as one of two checked pieces of baggage offered to every Southwest Customer (weight and size limitations apply). ![]() That’s a lot of work, a lot of new destinations, and a lot of options for our Customers and so I want to thank all of the Teams that have a hand in continuing to grow the Heart of Southwest while better positioning us to capture more Customers as the travel demand rebounds. In fact, we just shared with the airports serving Steamboat Springs and Telluride that we’re extending our service beyond the winter season to continue serving both through the summer of 2021.Ĭolorado Springs, Savannah, and our Long Beach service to Hawaii all start-up this coming Thursday. And for those that have commenced service, they’re performing very well. That makes 17 new airports that either we have opened or announced since the pandemic began. Service to both Eugene and Bellingham is something we’ve anticipated in the second half of the year. Southwest provides a great value for them. Following the reopening of the Canadian border, we expect a return of the value-minded travelers who already drive to this alternative airport to escape high fares and taxes-and that’s very, very typical for Southwest destinations. Southwest service in Bellingham positions us just south of metro Vancouver, British Colombia. ‘Golf bags fly free’* should be very popular for Myrtle Beach service!Įugene is about two hours south of Portland, and it’s ripe for the Southwest Effect, our Hospitality, and our flexible policies, with no hidden fees, and low fares. We’re looking to start Myrtle Beach service in time for summer vacations and we expect our arrival to appeal to travelers who currently drive to this very popular coastal area in the Southeast. I’m pleased to share with you all that today we’re announcing our intention to serve three more destinations and continue our focus on putting our aircraft to work to pursue more Customers and much-needed revenue.Īnd the destinations are (drum roll!) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Eugene, Oregon and Bellingham, Washington -three very different and appealing locations to both serve our existing Customers and places where we feel Southwest can make a real difference for local travelers. Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly today is sharing the following message with the Employees of Southwest: The airline today announced an intention to fly to three new airports in 2021. ![]() Southwest Airlines continues to expand to new destinations. ![]()
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