Southwest Airlines Adds New Nonstop Route Linking San Diego And Tampa

DALLAS, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. 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 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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