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Southwest Airlines announced they’re finally going to be headed to Hawaii! The airline will begin selling tickets in 2018 pending government approval, however specific routes haven’t yet been announced. However, the airline hasn’t announced which cities in California will be the first to see the new Hawaii flights, however LAX is guaranteed. I wouldn’t be…
Southwest Airlines is really trying hard to compete in California for business. We’ve seen this by the airline offering an A List Status Challenge for California Residents last month. Frequent Miler reports, the airline has sent out emails to California Residents with an offer to earn a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass just by signing up for…
Southwest Airlines is planning to launch new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor and New York’s LaGuardia on Saturdays starting April 18, 2018. The new flight will depart Phoenix at 11:10 am and arrives into New York at 7pm, with a return leaving at 4pm, arriving into Phoenix at 6:40pm. Due to LaGuardia’s perimeter rule, which…
Southwest Airlines announced its’ plans to expand their service to/from California. The airline plans to add several new routes to/from San Jose, CA and Sacramento to desitnations throughout the country. Additionally the ailirne plans to Saturday service to Cancun from both Columbus, Ohio, and New Orleans. Per Southwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines announced a substantial investment for…
Southwest Airlines announced its’ plans to expand their service to the Caribbean and Latin America. The airline plans to add weekly service between both Nashville and St. Louis to Cancun, Mexico. South Florida residents will be pleased with the new daily service from Ft. Lauderdale to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) and Punta Cana. Per…
Earlier today we wrote about how a Brawl Erupts after Spirit Airlines Cancelled Flights in FLL, however it seems like fights at airports and on flights are becoming more common, as the latest to emerge is one that occurred on a Southwest Airlines flight after landing in Burbank, California. New Video: Fight Breaks Out on Southwest Airlines…
Southwest Airlines is switching over to their new reservations system on Tuesday, May 9 known as One Res and to celebrate, they will be offering all customers a free drink if flying tomorrow to kick off this new milestone for the airline. Customers shouldn’t see much of a difference in the booking process, as the changes are…
Following United’s scandal of Dr. Dao being dragged off of a Kentucky-bound United Airlines flight, several airlines have made changes to their overbooking policies. Delta will now offer up to nearly $10,000 for passengers to volunteer their seats for later flights, and United has also followed suit in offering up to $10,000 as well to avoid involuntarily…
Southwest Airlines launched a deal with fares from $39 one way (and up) as well as points bookings. You have to book by May 4, 2017 for travel in the U.S. from between May 16, 2017 through June 14, 2017 and August 22, 2017 through November 1, 2017. Many of their routes are on sale, so if you have upcoming travel plans in the next…
Back in November 2013, I wrote about a class action lawsuit that was brought against Southwest Airlines seeking damages related to of all things, DRINK COUPONS. If you were a reader of Points, Miles and Martinis back then, thank you! And if you submitted a claim, be sure to check to see if you too…
Phoenix, Arizona, home to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is the 6th largest city in the US, though you wouldn’t know that based on their international service from the airport. Sure, they fly to a handful of destinations in Canada and Mexico, as well as daily to London, but that’s about it, though things could be…
We have written about this little tip before. If you are flying with Southwest tomorrow, you may be excited to be reminded that Southwest has a long-standing offer that gives passengers flying on certain holidays free drinks. You can check out the holidays on the bottom of their in-flight drink menu. The holidays include tomorrow, St. Patrick’s…
We recently wrote about Southwest Airlines Standby Earlier Flight Policy, however the airline has launched some new changes to their policy which go into effect today. Starting March 8, 2017, Southwest Airlines is removing the two-hour time restriction currently in place for their standby program. A-List and A-List Preferred members will be the ones benefitting for this…
Southwest Airlines offers a generous ticketing policy on their tickets since they don’t charge any change or cancellation fees on any of their tickets. Depending on your type of ticket, you’ll either get a full refund or a refund as a Southwest Airlines voucher for a future flight. However, when it comes to standby travel…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Southwest Airlines has launched champagne sparkling wine onboard their flights. Southwest added some new beverage offerings lately including Margaritas, so things are headed in the right direction by offering another new beverage choice. Here are the details: Beginning Saturday, February 11, our Customers will have the option of purchasing St…
Southwest Airlines announced new service between San Diego and Mexico starting April 25, 2017. The airline plans to add new daily San Diego to San Jose del Cabo/ flights, and to kick things off, they’ll be offering introductory fares of $104 each-way. Per Southwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines Co. today announced new flights throughout its previously published schedule that bring San Diego…
Southwest Airlines announced its’ plans to offer new service between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Cayman starting June 4, 2016. The airline plans to add several new domestic routes across the country including intra-Florida service between Orlando-Ft Lauderdale, as well as new nonstop service from New York (LGA) to Tampa. To kick things off, they’ll be offering introductory fares start at $49…
Southwest Airlines has announced that they will be adding new service to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport beginning on June 4, 2017, from Baltimore and Chicago-Midway. Per the Cincinnati Business Courier Southwest Airlines is launching flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, it announced on Wednesday afternoon. The mid- to low-cost carrier will offer eight daily flights from the…
Southwest Airlines launched a deal with fares from $59 one way (and up). You have to book by January 26, 2017 for travel in the U.S. from January 24, 2017 through May 24, 2017, and travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico valid March 2, 2017 and March 29, 2017 through May 19, 2017. International travel valid January 10, 2017 through March…
Southwest Airlines offers Rapid Rewards members who earn 110,000 Rapid Rewards points each year a Companion Pass, which essentially means you can bring along a travel partner with you free of charge on both paid and award flights. Southwest has just made a change that will make earning their lucrative companion pass more difficult since…