southwest airlines new routes open up beach getaways and mountain escapes starting this summer
- Flights to popular sun and snow destinations will see expanded service from key hubs like Denver, Nashville, and Baltimore, with new nonstop options to Bozeman, Montana and Pensacola, Florida.
- Travelers can now book tickets for newly announced routes to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Eugene, Oregon—offering direct connections that previously required a layover.
- Weekend warriors will benefit from increased frequencies on existing popular corridors, including additional daily departures from Chicago Midway to Portland, Maine.
- All new routes fall under Southwest’s trademark no-fee baggage policy, meaning two checked bags still fly free even on these fresh additions to the network.
- Sales for these routes launch Tuesday, with introductory one-way fares starting as low as $49 for select markets—experts advise booking fast before dynamic pricing kicks in.