The airline that carries more Colorado originating Customers than any other airline* announces new partnership as the Official Airline of the Colorado Rockies DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Mar 15, 2022) it is joining the starting lineup as the Official Airline of the Colorado Rockies and… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program continues providing critical lifelines to patients and caregivers DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is embarking on the next era of its life-changing Medical Transportation Grant Program as it celebrates 15 years of providing free travel to families across North America. Through the program, hospitals and… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) is excited to announce it has joined the Vision 2045 campaign, a collaboration among multiple organizations and companies to share films and resources that aim to inspire businesses and people to take action toward a more sustainable future. “Southwest® is honored to be part… Read the full news article
Carrier celebrates being a mainstay on the list since 2009 DALLAS, TX, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 2, 2022) was named to FORTUNE’s 2022 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies. The carrier is ranked at No. 28 and is also ranked No. 5 on the industry list. Southwest®… Read the full news article
Partnership with MEDC, Southwest Airlines Provides Grants to Innovation-Driven Companies, Allowing Them to Test New Products, Services in Live Airport Environment Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Southwest Airlines, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has introduced the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship,… Read the full news article
KAYAK for Business adds new features including the ability to change or cancel travel plans and pay for a trip with travel funds STAMFORD, Conn., 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jan. 13, 2022), KAYAK for Business, KAYAK’s free corporate travel solution has integrated Southwest Airlines® into its platform making the process of booking… Read the full news article
Airline shares six-episode series focused on inspirational stories from nonprofit organizations that were each selected to receive 100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards DALLAS, TX, 2021-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to celebrate kindness with the season two debut of “My Kind of News,” hosted by and created in partnership with… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today (Dec 3, 2021) announced Leadership changes and appointments within various departments of the Company. Operational Leadership Justin Jones is promoted to Senior Vice President Operational Strategy & Design, where he will lead the airline’s modernization and operational improvements in this… Read the full news article
The pledge funds research and technological advancements aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions DALLAS, TX, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced a $10 million commitment to Yale University’s Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) to research technological advancements and find new solutions to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. The pledge will also… Read the full news article
Dallas, TX, 2021-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed David Hess and Christopher P. Reynolds as members of the Board. David Hess has been appointed to serve on the Board effective Nov. 18, 2021. Christopher P. Reynolds has been appointed to serve on the Board effective… Read the full news article
Volume sufficient to produce more than half a billion gallons of blended net zero fuel, enabled by sustainable aviation fuel with the lowest carbon intensity announced to date Dallas, Texas, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Nov 10, 2021) announced a 15-year offtake agreement with Velocys Renewables LLC (“Velocys”) for… Read the full news article
New season follows artists Shovels and Rope, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Margo Price, Jeremy Ivey, Durand Jones, and Maria Gough through Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans Fans invited to enter sweepstakes* for a chance to win round trip airfare for a winner and a guest to visit one of the cities highlighted DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Nov-10 —… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award through 3BL Media’s Responsible CEO of the Year Awards. The Responsible CEO Awards recognize corporate executives who demonstrate responsible leadership in executing on environmental, social, and governance… Read the full news article
Rapid Rewards Business celebrates companies who fly Southwest, offering the company and their travelers the opportunity to earn Rapid Rewards points; Companies can receive 25,000 Rapid Rewards Business points with only two round trips* DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is making business travel more rewarding by launching Rapid Rewards®… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) joins Walt Disney World® Resort with a special co-branded commemorative aircraft honoring 50 years of connecting people with memories and magic, as each company celebrates a 50th anniversary in 2021. The Boeing 737-700 features 50th anniversary logos of both Southwest Airlines® and Walt Disney World… Read the full news article
Airline shares progress on previously announced plans DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) shared an update today (Sep 21, 2021) with its Employees, Customers, and Partners on the progress the airline has made during the last year and its next steps within the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roadmap…. Read the full news article
ANNAPOLIS, MD, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maryland Board of Public Works today (September 15, 2021) approved two contracts for the construction and operation of a major Southwest Airlines maintenance facility at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The Board, chaired today by Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford, approved a $44.6 million construction… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched its fall Wanna Get Away® campaign with fares as low as $59 one-way for a fall getaway. Customers can book today (Sep 14, 2021) through Sept. 27, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time, pack their bags for a trip valid Oct. 4,… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sep 13, 2021), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the following leadership changes. Tom Nealon, 60, has decided to retire from his duties as President effective immediately, but will continue to serve the Company as a strategic advisor, focusing primarily on the airline’s environmental sustainability and carbon… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces its Employees, Customers, friends, and partners completed and logged a collective one million Acts of Kindness, achieving a goal Southwest® had set to meet by the end of this year in recognition of the airline’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate, the carrier continues to give back by offering… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines now offers its everyday low-fares within all three major global distribution systems including Sabre, Travelport, and Amadeus DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (“Company”) today (Jul 26, 2021) began offering flights for sale within Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS), the leading corporate booking channel in the US…. Read the full news article
Carrier offers Customers a chance to turn “Wanna” Get Away into “Gonna” Get Away with low-fares, an expanding network, and flexible policies DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jul 13, 2021) launched a summer sale offering fares as low as $59 one-way. Book today, July 13, 2021, through… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jun 30, 2021) announced the promotion of Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications, effective immediately. This news follows last week’s announcement of Leadership Plans for 2022. Rutherford will succeed Bob Jordan… Read the full news article
SAN DIEGO, CA, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has announced it will add nonstop service to Bozeman, Mont. via Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) from San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning November 23. Southwest Airlines has also announced it will resume nonstop service to New Orleans, La. via Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) beginning… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jun 23, 2021), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced that Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly will transition roles in early 2022, becoming the carrier’s Executive Chairman with the desire to serve in that role through at least 2026 at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Executive Vice President… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) this week celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the carrier’s first commercial flights, which took place on June 18, 1971. To offer Customers and Employees a unique perspective on stories from the airline’s colorful history, Southwest®, L.A. Times Studios, and At Will Media partnered to… Read the full news article
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 news article
Carrier honors President Emeritus Colleen C. Barrett. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 26, 2021) introduced the Colleen C. Barrett Institute for Cultural Excellence & Customer Service (CCB Institute), a website honoring Colleen C. Barrett and her incredible passion for nurturing a vibrant corporate Culture. As the Company… Read the full news article
Post-vaccination celebration with Rapid Rewards points and Southwest Getaway Tunnel brought a portal to new independence for Coloradans DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) last week showcased its Mile High Heart for the Denver metro area surrounding counties with its Destination: Vaccination activation, from May 16, 2021, through May… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 25, 2021) launched a Memorial Day weekend fare sale offering fares as low as $49 one-way. Book today, May 25, 2021, through June 10, 2021, 11:59 p.m., Central Daylight Time. Continental U.S., interisland Hawaii, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and international travel… Read the full news article