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Southwest Airlines Announces Sarasota, Florida

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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to yet another new destination next year. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will be the newest destination for the airline, as well as Southwest’s 10th destination in Florida. Southwest will be joining Air Canada Rouge, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country and United Airlines who…

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Southwest Airlines Chicago (O’Hare) and Colorado Springs Routes

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Following, Southwest Airlines Plans to Serve Chicago (O’Hare) and Houston (Bush Intercontinental) earlier this month, we now hear more details about Southwest plans at Chicago O’Hare including routes and an official launch date. Southwest also shares the same information for another new destination: Colorado Springs. Both of these additions are a direct result of increased result…

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Southwest Airlines Announces Three More Destinations

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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to two new cities early next year. The airline will be adding service to Colorado Springs, Colorado, Savannah, Georgia, as well as returning to Jackson, Mississippi. Colorado Springs has previously been announced by the airline, however Savannah and Jackson are both brand new. Southwest used to serve Jackson, Mississippi…

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Southwest Airlines Status Match Details

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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards continues to offer a Status Match and Challenge for those looking to receive A-List status on the airline. You can head over to their status match site, where you’ll then be able to email the airline a screenshot of current elite status with a U.S. based carrier. If successful, you’ll receive Southwest…

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Southwest Airlines Plans to Serve Chicago (O’Hare) and Houston (Bush Intercontinental)

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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to two new cities early next year. The airline will be adding Chicago (O’Hare) and Houston (Bush Intercontinental) to its network pending government approval, giving United Airlines a run for its money of both of these airports. Both of these additions are a direct result of increased result of…

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Southwest Airlines Miami, Palm Springs, and Telluride Routes Announced

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Last month we announced new of Southwest Airlines Plans to Serve Miami and Palm Springs, and as of today the schedule is officially up with several routes to/from both of these new cities. These new routes are a direct result of increased result of leisure flying over business travel, which the airline hopes to capture additional…

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Chase 20% Transfer Bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards

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Chase Ultimate Rewads is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards now through October 31, 2020. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,200 Southwest Rapid Rewards per 1,000 Chase Ultimate points. You must be logged into your Chase Ultimate Rewards account to view this offer. Southwest Airlines offers a fixed value redemption with Wanna…

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Southwest Airlines Companion Pass After One Flight

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Southwest Airlines has announced a lucrative promotion where Rapid Rewards members can earn a companion pass after completing just one flight. To take part in this offer, you’ll need to register first and and purchase a flight by September 24, 2020 for travel by November 15, 2020. Upon successful completion, you’ll then earn a Southwest Companion…

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Southwest Airlines Plans to Serve Miami and Palm Springs

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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to two new cities later this year. The airline will be adding Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Miami International Airport (MIA) to its network pending government approval. Both of these additions are a direct result of increased result of leisure flying over business travel, which the…

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Southwest Airlines Extends Blocking Middle Seats

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Southwest Airlines announced the airline will continue blocking middle seats onboard flights through at least September 30th in order to create space for customers. With this latest update, Southwest plans to limit bookings to two-thirds of its normal capacity, and will add additional flights once flights reach that level if needed. Southwest Airlines shared the…

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Southwest Airlines Plans Full Recovery Plan by 2020 End

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Southwest Airlines has released their latest schedule which runs through January 4, 2021, and to say the airline is optimistic about a recovery from the impact of COVID-19 is an understatement. The latest schedule which includes flights for November and December of this year is only reduced less than 2% from last year. The largest…

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Southwest Airlines Resumes Limited Inflight Service

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Southwest Airlines is slowing adding back amenities that they’ve slashed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first being canned water and a snack mix onboard all flights over 250 miles. Presently, the airline isn’t offering any sort of service onboard. Limited snack and beverage service on flights over 250 miles beginning May 22  Starting…

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Southwest Airlines Double Rapid Rewards Points on All Flights

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Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be offering double Rapid Reward points on all flights through August 31, 2020. Be sure to register for this offer prior to purchasing your flights. I suspect we’ll see most airlines start to offer similar promotions in the coming months as travel starts to return. Southwest Airlines recent announced A-List, A-List Preferred…

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Southwest Airlines A-List, A-List Preferred and Companion Pass Extensions

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Following Delta’s news of Delta Extending 2020 Medallion Status, United Extending Premier Status, Reducing Requirements, and American Airlines Extending Elite Status, Reducing Requirements, Southwest Airlines is the latest airline to announce what they’re doing for its members. The airline will be extending 2020 A-List and A-List Preferred Status through December 31, 2021. Additionally, Southwest will be extending current Companion…

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Southwest Airlines: No Inflight Service on All Flights

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Southwest Airlines has announced they’ll be discontinuing service onboard all their flights effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020. This follows their earlier announcement last week on them removing service on flights under 250 miles. The airline is doing all it can to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and they feel it’s safest for both their flight…

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Southwest Announces New Service to Mexico in the Fall

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Not the best timing giving the COVID-19 pandemic, however Southwest Airlines has released their latest flight schedule. Southwest Airlines is now open for booking through the end of October, and they plan to add several new routes including to Mexico. Anyways, Southwest will offer twice-daily nonstop service between Phoenix and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos* and once-daily…

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Southwest Airlines: Only Serving Canned Water Onboard

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Southwest Airlines has announced they’re taking drastic measures with their inflight service as they’ll be ending any sort of service on flights under 250 miles. For longer flights, they will offer just canned water and a snack. No more sodas, beer, wines, drinks, or even ice. Per Southwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines has temporarily suspended beverage/snack…

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Southwest Airlines A-List and A-List Preferred Updates

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Southwest Airlines has announced they’re making some positive changes for A-List and A-List Preferred members. Starting March 12, Southwest is now allowing those A-List and A-List Preferred members who have travel companions booked on the same reservation will all be allowed to board together. Per Southwest Airlines, We know getting more time with the people…

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