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Southwest Airlines Announces Key Organizational Changes to Drive Growth and Innovation

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(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has announced several strategic initiatives and organizational changes to drive growth and innovation. Key changes include: Ryan Green promoted to Executive VP Commercial Transformation to lead initiatives like assigned seating, reporting to CEO Bob Jordan. New Senior VP & Chief Revenue Officer position created to focus on revenue production, with three… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes and Ambitious Goals to Enhance Customer Experience and Reduce Carbon Emissions

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(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has unveiled executive leadership changes and organizational realignment aimed at supporting the company’s strategic priorities. The changes include elevating Justin Jones to Executive Vice President Operations, where he will lead efforts related to modernization and daily airline operations. Tony Roach will assume the role of Senior Vice President & Chief Customer… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces Five Leadership Promotions to Strengthen Operational Execution and Better Serve Customers

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 9, 2023) announced five Leadership promotions across several Departments. These changes, which are effective immediately, represent phase two of the organizational structure work that began in September 2022. This phase will provide strong synergies by bringing Teams together, which will strengthen… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines introduces new travel portal Southwest Business Assist™

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Carrier reveals Southwest Business Assist which brings new features and capabilities for Corporate Travel Buyers and Travel Decision Makers to better manage business travel on Southwest Airlines DALLAS, TX, 2022-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Aug 15, 2022) announced it is making it easier than ever to manage business travel… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces more options for California travel; new service for Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean

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Beginning June 5, Southwest offers San Diego Customers more California service with 20 weekday flights to both San Jose and Sacramento, and 14 weekday flights to Oakland San Jose grows with additional California service and more flights to the Pacific Northwest Southwest also brings more interisland flights within the State of Hawaii DALLAS, TX, 2022-Apr-13… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in New York from Nov. 14, 2021

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Previously announced Southwest service to Bellingham, Wash. to begin Nov. 7, 2021; New destination: Syracuse, New York service begins on Nov. 14, 2021; New international service from both Chicago (O’Hare) and Kansas City to Cancun will complement the full re-opening of all previously served international destinations. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches new service to Hawaii from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix

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Southwest to offer additional Hawaii flights from San Diego; Long Beach, Calif.; San Jose, Calif.; and Oakland Southwest Customers in 40+ cities now able to reach Hawaii on connecting service DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 13, 2021) published new service to Hawaii beginning in June 2021… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® to offer nonstop service between Eugene, Oregon and Las Vegas and Oakland

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Apr 15, 2021) published an initial flight schedule for Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon, bringing the airline’s low fares, flexible policies, and Hospitality closer to more outdoor attractions in the Pacific Northwest. Southwest Airlines® will offer nonstop, roundtrip service once daily to Las… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new service to Myrtle Beach

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Southwest brings more options for travel including a record-number of nonstop cities for Austin Customers, and additional flights in both established and newly launched Southwest airports DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 25, 2021) introduced more options for summer travel including new service at Myrtle Beach International… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces nonstop service between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii and Long Beach, California

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Travel Nonstop Between Long Beach and Maui Beginning March 11 as Low as $99 One-Way DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 28, 2021) announced an additional route between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., the carrier’s fifth gateway in California to offer nonstop service to the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines to start serving Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Santa Barbara Airport

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 21, 2021) published initial flight schedules for the carrier’s next two airports to be served in California, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), with service beginning in April 2021. “We’re boldly launching this eagerly anticipated new year… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines releases initial flight schedules for Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 28, 2020) published its initial flight schedules for both Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs Municipal airports as the carrier continues expanding to bring the value and Hospitality of Southwest closer to more travelers and offers more destinations to fly for… Read the full press release

Southwest adds new services to Florida, California and Colorado in its winter flight schedule

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Year-round service for Miami and Palm Springs to begin Nov. 15; Seasonal service to Montrose (Telluride) to begin Dec. 19; International service launches from Phoenix to Los Cabos & Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Southwest service resumes in Puerto Vallarta DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 8, 2020) primed… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ new GDS capabilities Makes Business Travel Easier

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (May 4, 2020) it now takes corporate travel bookings through industry-standard business travel booking systems. All of Southwest’s everyday low fares along with industry-standard booking, ticketing, and functionality with business relevant content are available in Travelport’s Apollo and Worldpsan Global Distribution… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces all one-way Wanna Get Away® fares at $199 or less

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Customers must book by Friday March 20th for travel through Wednesday, June 17, 2020. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced that starting today Mar 16, 2020) through Friday, March 20, 2020, all one-way Wanna Get Away® fares are $199 or less, for travel through June 17, 2020. Customers… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines opens sales for its summer season 2018

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Airline adds more flights for California with new nonstop options from Oakland, connects San Antonio with both the Bay Area and Southern Florida, and adds new international gateways connecting more U.S. cities with Cancun, Mexico! Dallas, TX, 2017-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is looking forward to summer 2018 as autumn sets… Read the full press release

The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park opens in downtown Denver

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The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park opens in downtown Denver   DALLAS, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) and the Downtown Denver Partnership are pleased to welcome Mile High residents, employees and visitors to take a spin on the ice at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park.  The rink opened today (November… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines applies for new international service between Los Angeles and Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos

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DALLAS, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its bookable flight schedule from early November through Jan. 4, 2017, offering new nonstop service options through Southwest.com for Customers flying Southwest® in every time zone of the continental U.S.  The new routes were published a day after Southwest Airlines Chairman, President… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines to start new nonstop service from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach (LGB) beginning June 5

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Flights Surge in Bay to Basin Corridor by Way of OAK Oakland, CA, 2016-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — As it welcomes the former Long Beach Airport Director, Bryant Francis, to take its helm, Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that service to Long Beach (LGB) will increase to include four new peak daily nonstops on Southwest. … Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new service linking Long Beach Airport and Oakland starting June 5, 2016

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new service linking Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Oakland with four flights a day in each direction beginning Sunday, June 5, 2016.  Southwest® announced the news aboard the iconic RMS Queen Mary with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and other representatives of Long Beach government, business, and… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches twice-daily, nonstop service from Baltimore/Washington to Minneapolis/St. Paul

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DALLAS, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is bringing not one, but two daily flights from Baltimore/Washington to Minneapolis/St. Paul. The new, twice-daily, nonstop service begins on April 12, 2016, with fares as low as $79 one-way. Purchase Nov.9 through Nov. 19, 2015, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport: Southwest Airlines adds new nonstop flights linking Oakland with Nashville and New Orleans beginning June 7, 2015

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New Daily Nonstops to Link Nashville, New Orleans with Bay Area Starting in June Oakland, CA, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Southwest Airlines have announced the expansion of Southwest’s operations at OAK with the addition of new nonstop flights linking Oakland with Nashville and New Orleans beginning June 7, 2015. The… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launched initial service to Mexico with inaugural flights over the weekend

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New Service on Southwest Airlines Offers Nonstop Options from Orange County/Santa Ana, Atlanta, and Baltimore/Washington DALLAS, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched initial service to Mexico with inaugural flights over the weekend that bring new flight options offering the value and legendary Customer Service delivered by the Employees of Southwest, the United States’… Read the full press release