Southwest Airlines Earns Top Marks on Disability Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

Carrier recognized by the Disability Equality Index® for the fourth consecutive year (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines proudly announces that it has received a perfect score of 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The DEI, launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), evaluates… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule, Adds International Routes and Domestic Services

Southwest announces enhanced international service from Orlando, subject to governmental approvals The carrier’s published schedule grows to all-time high of 4,526 departures (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has extended its flight schedule through August 4, 2024, with a focus on international expansion and network growth. Starting June 4, 2024, Southwest will introduce daily nonstop service from… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Unveils Major Upgrades to Rapid Rewards Program for 2024, Making Travel Rewards Easier for Members

Enhancements include lowering flight requirements and Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card spend to reach A-List and A-List Preferred tier status faster; new perk for A-List Preferred; and more DALLAS, TX, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced five enhancements to the award-winning Rapid Rewards®1 program. The enhancements reward the airline’s loyal Members by making it… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and HACU Celebrate 19 Years of ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program offers students across the U.S. the opportunity to stay in touch with family while pursuing higher education DALLAS, TX, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Expands Service from Kansas City with Exciting New Routes to the Caribbean and Mexico

Kansas City, MO, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In March 2023 Southwest Airlines announced that the carrier will increase its presence at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with new routes and increased service. On Saturday, October 7 the carrier will launch new weekly nonstop service to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches Week of WOW with 50% Off Base Fares and Daily Travel Deals

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched one of its largest sales of the year as part of its Week of WOW. Starting today, through Sept. 28, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Customers can take advantage of 50% off base fares on limited flights by using WOW50 in the promo code box when booking… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Partners with Carson Leslie Foundation to Deliver Backpacks to Youth Cancer Patients in El Paso

Dallas, TX, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines recently partnered with the Carson Leslie Foundation to provide complimentary cargo transportation to deliver 50 backpacks to youth cancer patients receiving long-term care at El Paso, Texas, hospitals. The Foundation delivered the backpacks, which were created by Under Armour and sponsored by the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Offers New Paths to Rapid Rewards Companion Pass for Loyalty Members

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is rewarding its Rapid Rewards® Members for their loyalty by making it easier to earn Companion Pass®. For a limited time, Rapid Rewards® Members have three new opportunities to accelerate their way to Companion Pass, one of the most popular airline perks in the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement for Material Specialists

Dallas, TX, 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) reached a Tentative Agreement for the airline’s Material Specialists. “We are pleased to reach a Tentative Agreement with the IBT for our Material Specialists who support our Technical Operations organization by having the right tools and parts… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Achieves Stellar Operational Performance Over Labor Day Holiday and Summer Season

Dallas, TX, 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — During the Labor Day holiday, from Thursday through Monday, the Southwest Team operated more than 19,000 flights and achieved a flight completion factor of almost 99%. The airline also welcomed more than 2.4 million travelers with Southwest Hospitality during the five-day travel period. In addition to Labor Day, the Southwest Team… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Marks 151st Paul Quinn College Convocation with Celebratory Surprise: Expanding Opportunities and Empowering Students Through Partnership

Dallas, TX, 2023-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Paul Quinn College, celebrated the start of the school year with Paul Quinn College at its 151st annual Convocation ceremony on Friday, August 25. Southwest Airlines highlighted opportunities available this year for students as part of its partnership with the school, and surprised students, faculty… Read the full press release

Exclusive Companion Pass Offer: Southwest Airlines Enhances Travel Experience for Rapid Rewards Members

Rapid Rewards Members who register, book, and fly can earn a limited-time, promotional Companion Pass for travel between January 8 and March 8, 2024 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches a special promotional Companion Pass® offer for Rapid Rewards® Members ready to take flight with a family member,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Offers Extensive Support for Maui Wildfire Recovery in Hawaii

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The western slope of the island of Maui, Hawaii, particularly evident in the historic town of Lahaina, continues to recover from the destruction and displacement of devastating wildfires. In the days following the destruction, Southwest launched a robust plan to support our Employees, Customers, and organized relief… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Expands Fare Benefits for Enhanced Customer Experience

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Southwest Airlines added Wanna Get Away Plus and Transferable Flight Credit™ to our fare lineup as new benefits for Customers. Now, we’re introducing more fare enhancements as part of our ongoing commitment to provide Customers with more choices, more flexibility, and more value when they fly… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Adopt-A-Pilot Program Celebrates 25 Years of Inspiring STEM Education Through Aviation

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This year marks the 25th anniversary of Adopt-A-Pilot®, a signature Southwest Airlines® program that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-centered activities, connecting Southwest® Pilots with classrooms to engage students in aviation-related lessons. August is Aviation Month, and we’re continuing… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Expands Spring Break Travel Options with New Nonstop Routes to Popular Beach Destinations

Spring Breaking News: Southwest Airlines to Offer More Seasonal Nonstop Service for Spring Break Travel Flight schedule extended through April 8, 2024 Nonstop international service added on Saturdays between Baltimore and Belize; and between St. Louis and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico New route links Austin and San Juan, Puerto Rico DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-05 —… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches Exciting Buy One, Get One 50% Off Base Fares Promotion for Travelers

Carrier offers promotion for August & September 2023 travel saves Customers 50% off base fares for early 2024 travel DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a buy one, get one 50% off base fares promotional offer. This exciting offer is valid for only a short time—now through Aug. 3,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Empowers Future Pilots at EAA AirVenture 2023 with Exclusive Aviation Experience

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is highlighting aviation career fields and its pathway program for aspiring Pilots at EAA AirVenture 2023. As part of the outreach to the next generation of aviation professionals, the carrier is hosting a tent at the airshow offering career information and aviation-related activities. Southwest also flew a… Read the full press release

Carvana Professional Pickleball Association Partners with Southwest Airlines as Official Airline and Southwest Rapid Rewards™ Priority Credit Card as Official Credit Card of the PPA Tour

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card from Chase named Official Credit Card of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour Carrier celebrates partnership with coveted Companion Pass for top Pickleball Pros DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) announced Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) as the Official Airline and the Southwest Rapid… Read the full press release

Southwest The Store Partners with HOCH.CO for Exclusive Limited-Edition Merchandise

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — We’re kicking off the week with a new merch drop from Southwest and a pretty cool backstory: During our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021, Southwest® was tagged in this Instagram post by Andrew Hochradel. He had seen a photo of our original boarding passes and was inspired to create… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines earns recognition for fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace

Carrier named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 list by Newsweek and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023. The Dallas-based carrier… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Resumes Nonstop Flight From Indianapolis to Kansas City After Pandemic Suspension

Southwest Airlines restarts nonstop service to key Midwest destination INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines will resume its nonstop flight out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Kansas City. The flight was previously suspended due to the pandemic in 2020. The twice daily nonstop flights will depart Indy today at… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines named one of Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Employers list. This year marks the eighth time that Southwest® received this recognition. “We’ve recruited, hired, and trained more Employees over the last year than ever in our history, and we’re dedicated to maintaining our… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines selects AWS as preferred cloud provider for digital transformation

Southwest Airlines uses AWS to optimize operations, streamline infrastructure costs, and advance delivery of digital customer experiences SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider as the airline advances… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines expands international options with new nonstop routes from Kansas City and Long Beach airports

Airline publishes flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights a day; Adds more international service from Kansas City, Mo.; Plus, Southwest goes to the Northwest from Long Beach with nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore.  DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is preparing… Read the full press release

$171,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Companies Pioneering the Future of Aviation Industry

More than $170,000 Awarded to Companies Shaping the Future of the Aviation Industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that… Read the full press release

Fly for as low as $49 one-way with Southwest Airlines’ Seasonal Fare Sale!

Carrier offers fares as low as $49 one-way for travel through May 17, 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 10, 2023) launches its seasonal fare sale through Jan. 12, 2023, offering fares as low as $49 one-way for travel taking place Jan. 31, 2023, through May… Read the full press release

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

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 announces Leadership promotions within Internal Audit and Legal Departments

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 12, 2022) announced two Leadership promotions within its Internal Audit and Legal Departments, both effective immediately. Internal Audit Ted Gordon was promoted to Vice President Internal Audit where he will be responsible for leading Internal Audit functions. Gordon will provide strategic and tactical leadership… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces Scholarship Program recipients

The 2022 Southwest Airlines Scholarship Program awarded 15 scholarships for a total commitment of $260,000 over four years DALLAS, TX, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 5, 2022) announced recipients for the Herbert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King Scholarship and the Southwest Airlines Scholarship. The scholarships champion the… Read the full press release