The carrier will have a monopoly on the two other routes, according to Cirium schedules. Of the three new routes, Southwest will only go up against one competitor: United, in the Denver-to-Eugene market. Southwest’s new routes (Map courtesy of Cirium) The once-weekly service will likely cater to those seeking longer vacations, whether it’s a week on the beach or an extended stay with family. TPG exclusive: Is Canada next? Retiring Southwest CEO Gary Kelly discusses carrier’s future
Nashville (BNA) – Portland, Maine (PWM).This includes once-weekly service on Saturdays in the following three markets commencing on June 1, 2022. Southwest is adding three new lines to its route map, all focused on taking summer travelers to popular leisure destinations.
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If a recent Southwest schedule extension rings a bell, you’re not dreaming - last Thursday, the airline extended its schedule through June 4, and it’s now putting the entire summer on sale, as it tries to cater to those who like to plan far in advance.Īlong with the schedule extension comes a slew of network changes, including three new routes and a plethora of returning ones too. The Dallas-based carrier just extended its schedule for the second time in a week, now giving flyers a complete look at what the airline plans to fly from June 5 through Labor Day (Sept. Southwest Airlines is gearing up for a busy summer season, especially among leisure travelers.