BOOK TODAY: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXTENDS FLIGHT SCHEDULE THROUGH OCTOBER

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has extended its flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights daily. The airline is enhancing its international service from Kansas City, Mo., with new nonstop routes to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cabo San Lucas, starting Oct. 7, 2023. Additionally, Southwest is expanding its operations in Long Beach, Calif., launching nonstop flights to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore.. Starting Oct. 5, 2023, Denver will see a boost with seven additional flights. Customers can book these flights via Southwest.com.

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• Extended flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, with up to 4,575 daily flights.
• New nonstop international routes from Kansas City to Montego Bay and Cabo San Lucas effective Oct. 7, 2023.
• Expansion of service in Long Beach with nonstop flights to Boise and Portland.
• Addition of seven more flights in Denver beginning Oct. 5, 2023.

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• 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, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today is preparing for October travel by extending its flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, and making the airline's robust flight schedule available for booking at Southwest.com.

Kansas City Travelers Have More International Options
On the heels of Kansas City, Mo., opening its new state-of-the-art terminal last week, Southwest^® is boosting its international offering with the addition of two nonstop routes.

Effective Oct. 7, 2023, Southwest will offer seasonal service on Saturdays between:
Kansas City, Mo. and Montego Bay, Jamaica*
Kansas City, Mo. and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos*
*Subject to government approval

Both new routes complement the carrier's existing service between Kansas City and Cancun which seasonally adjusts to daily service beginning Oct. 5, 2023.

Long Beach Sees Southwest Growing to the Northwest
Southwest continues bringing more service to its Long Beach, Calif., Customers. Today, the airline added two new destinations for Southern California travelers linking them to the Pacific Northwest. 

Effective Oct. 7, 2023 Southwest will offer the nonstop service on Saturdays and Sundays between:
Long Beach, Calif. and Boise, Idaho
Long Beach, Calif. and Portland, Ore.

The airline is also celebrating today's start of daily nonstop service between Long Beach and Kansas City, and will soon inaugurate service between previously announced routes including:

Beginning Date	Travel between Long Beach and	Frequency
July 11, 2023	Colorado Springs, Colo. El Paso, Texas	Daily Daily
July 15, 2023	Orlando, Fla.	Saturdays
Sept. 5, 2023	Albuquerque, N.M.	Daily
Previously announced service

More Flights Landing in Denver
Southwest is bringing more flights to Denver. Already its busiest airport operation, the carrier will grow even more with seven additional flights in October, offering up to 310 departures a day beginning on Oct. 5, 2023. As Southwest looks ahead to the fall, it's also preparing to begin nonstop service on Saturdays between Denver and San Jose, Costa Rica, which launches this weekend.

Early Fall Getaways
Several nonstop routes return to the Southwest Airlines^® route map beginning Oct. 5, 2023. To view a list of these flights, please visit this link on the airline's newsroom, swamedia.com. 

These flights, and the carrier's full schedule, can be purchased today at Southwest.com.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.   
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline¹. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 66,000² People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years³ of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon. 

1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded 
2) Fulltime-equivalent active Employees 
3) 1973-2019 annual profitability    

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

What new routes is Southwest Airlines launching in October 2023?

Southwest Airlines is launching new nonstop routes from Kansas City to Montego Bay and Cabo San Lucas on Oct. 7, 2023.

How many flights will Southwest Airlines operate daily through November 2023?

Southwest Airlines will operate up to 4,575 flights daily through November 4, 2023.

When will Southwest Airlines start its nonstop service from Long Beach to Boise and Portland?

The nonstop service from Long Beach to Boise and Portland will begin on Oct. 7, 2023.

What is the significance of the flight schedule extension for Southwest Airlines?

The extension allows Southwest Airlines to enhance travel options and capitalize on increased demand as travel resumes.

Is Southwest Airlines adding flights from Denver in October 2023?

Yes, Southwest Airlines is adding seven additional flights in Denver, beginning on Oct. 5, 2023.