Southwest Airlines New Routes Just Dropped—Here Are 5 Game-Changing Details You Need to Know
- It’s their biggest network expansion in years, including long-haul flights to popular vacation spots like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and national parks—a major shift from their short-haul focus.
- New nonstop service from Nashville to Los Angeles and Las Vegas will launch next month, with fares starting as low as $49 one-way for limited-time sales.
- Secret under-the-radar additions include direct flights from Chicago Midway to Portland, Maine, and Denver to Savannah, Georgia—routes no other major carrier currently serves.
- Bag confusion ends: Southwest is testing reserved seating on these new routes, but the ‘two free checked bags’ policy remains intact—so pack your extras without penalty.
- Travel experts predict these routes could slash average ticket prices by up to 20% on competitive corridors, thanks to Southwest’s aggressive pricing and no change fees.