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Southwest Airlines

  • Type: Low Cost
  • IATA: WN
  • ICAO: SWA

Introduction to Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering a one-of-a-kind pairing of value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries, with new service in 2026 now for sale to St. Thomas, USVI, Knoxville, Tenn., and St. Maarten. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky by offering friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, and now carries more air travelers within the United States than any other airline1, more than 140 million enplaned Customers in 2024 alone. By empowering its more than 72,0002 People to deliver unparalleled...

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Austin-Bergstrom, Airlines Negotiating 20 Future Gates’ Allocation

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The Austin city council voted to authorize the Texas capital’s airport to negotiate a new use and land agreement with its airline tenants.

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