(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines is offering additional nonstop flights to New Orleans for fans traveling to the big game in February 2025. The airline is adding flights from Kansas City and Philadelphia on February 7 and 8, with return flights from New Orleans scheduled for February 10. Southwest is also providing fans with the opportunity to watch the game live on onboard flights via its Inflight Entertainment Portal, with free live TV available on WiFi-enabled aircraft. The airline’s expanded flight schedule ensures easy access for travelers both before and after the championship.
(PRESS RELEASE) Dallas, TX, 2025-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is gearing up to accommodate football fans traveling to New Orleans for the big game, with additional flights now available for booking through Southwest.com. To meet the high demand, the airline is adding extra nonstop services from key cities to the Louisiana city.
On Friday, February 7, 2025, Southwest will offer:
- Kansas City to New Orleans: 7 extra nonstop flights, bringing the total to 8 nonstop options.
- Philadelphia to New Orleans: 5 nonstop flights*.
Then, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, Southwest will provide:
- Kansas City to New Orleans: 2 more nonstop flights, increasing the total to 3 nonstop options.
- Philadelphia to New Orleans: 1 nonstop flight*.
Following the championship game, Southwest will ensure fans can return home easily. On Monday, February 10, 2025, the airline will offer:
- New Orleans to Kansas City: 10 additional nonstop flights, bringing the total to 11 nonstop options.
- New Orleans to Philadelphia: 6 nonstop flights*.
Football fans flying with Southwest on February 9, 2025, will be able to watch the game live while in the air through the airline’s Inflight Entertainment Portal. Customers can connect to the portal and enjoy free live TV**. For a complete list of channels and entertainment options, visit Southwest.com/WiFi.
*Route not currently served.
**Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer. Due to licensing restrictions, free live TV may not be available for the full duration of WiFi-enabled international flights.
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