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SWA Celebrates 15 Years in the OC

lreynolds
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In celebration of 15 years of service to Orange County (SNA), Southwest is throwing a beach party and celebrating like it's 1994.  Employees and Customers are hangin’ ten with a limbo contest to show just how low Southwest fares can go, a complimentary beach drink called the “OC LUV Splash” will be served, and California residents will have the chance to play the “Golden Ticket” contest for a chance to win a roundtrip ticket on Southwest.

“The hard work and dedication of our 112 SNA Employees has made Southwest the Real Airline of the OC,” said SNA Station Manager Larry Pitts.
SNA Stats:
  • Southwest began service to SNA on May 26, 1994, with 15 daily flights to OAK and SJC.
  • SNA was the 37th city added in the SWA system. 
  • SWA is the largest carrier out of SNA with more flights per day (46) to more nonstop destinations (seven) than any other carrier, as of May 2009. 
  • During 2008, SWA carried more than 1.25 million Customers from SNA.
  • SWA is the preferred airline for SNA Customers, with a greater market share (30 percent) than any other carrier in 2008.
  • SWA is the Low-Fare Leader out of SNA with an average fare of $90 in 2008, 43 percent lower than all other carriers.