DALLAS, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today
announced the addition of a new nonstop route connecting Tampa, Fla. with San Diego beginning Jan. 8, 2018.
Flights between Tampa, Fla. and San Diego are being offered
for as low as $99 one way. (Purchase June 22--26, 2017, 11:59 p.m. in the time zone of the originating city. Travel is valid Jan. 8 through Mar.
7, 2018. Travel to Florida is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from
Florida is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. See complete fare rules, full
terms, and conditions below.)
Additionally, new weekend service will take off between Des Moines, Iowa and Phoenix, and between Fort Lauderdale and New
York (LaGuardia.)
Also in today's schedule extension are seasonal route additions including daily nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington
and Salt Lake City, and Kansas City and Fort Myers, Florida.
To book your seat on any of these new flights, visit Southwest.com.
FARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Purchase June 22 through June 26, 2017, 11:59 p.m. in the time
zone of the originating city. Travel valid Jan. 8 through Mar.7, 2018. Travel eastbound to
Florida is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel westbound from Florida is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Fares are valid only on domestic, nonstop service.
Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and
other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Fares are not available
to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination,
flight, and day of week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods.
Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If
combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of week, but
that's not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines®, as long as
reservations are canceled at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result
in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel
may require an upgrade to the Anytime fare depending on Rapid Rewards® tier status. Fares are subject to change until ticketed.
Offer applies only to published, scheduled service.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 47th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate
itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 54,000 Employees to more than 100 million
Customers annually. Southwest proudly operates a network of 101 destinations in the United
States and nine additional countries with more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season. Service to Turks and
Caicos is expected to begin Nov. 5, 2017, subject to requisite government approvals.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority
of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate connectivity. That connectivity enables Customers to
use their personal devices to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest created Transfarency®, a philosophy which treats Customers honestly and fairly, and in which low fares actually
stay low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of
luggage, size and weight limits apply, some airlines may allow free checked bags on select routes or for qualified
circumstances), and there are no change fees, though fare differences might apply. The airline proudly unveiled a bold new
look: Heart. A new logo, aircraft livery, interior design featuring a new seat and Flight Attendant galley,
Employee-designed uniforms, and an updated airport experience all showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees who connect
Customers with what's important in their lives.
From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new markets. With 44 consecutive years of profitability,
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the
carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to
efficiency and the planet. The 2016 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at SouthwestOneReport.com .
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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