Southwest Airlines is celebrating 15 years of LUV in three cities today. On Oct. 4, 1994, the airline began service to Tucson International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, and Boise Airport. In celebration of this special occasion, Southwest Airlines’ Employees and Customers will enjoy food and FUN at each of these airports. Follow @SouthwestAir on Twitter to find out about the exciting events going on throughout the day.
BOISE (BOI) statistics:
Southwest began service to Boise with seven daily nonstop departures to three cities: Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma, and Portland.
Boise was the 41st city added in the Southwest system.
Southwest Airlines now operates 16 daily nonstop departures to seven cities out of BOI.
SALT LAKE CITY (SLC) statistics:
Southwest began service to Salt Lake City with 41 daily nonstop departures to 13 cities. Boise, Las Vegas, Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland, Orange County, Phoenix, Portland, Reno/Tahoe, Sacramento, St. Louis, San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma, and Spokane.
Salt Lake City was the 42nd city added in the Southwest system.
Southwest Airlines now operates 43 daily nonstop departures to 14 cities out of SLC.
TUCSON (TUS) statistics:
Southwest began service to Tucson with eight daily nonstop departures to three cities: Las Vegas, Los Angeles (LAX), and San Diego.
Tucson was the 43rd city added in the Southwest system.
Southwest Airlines now operates 18 daily nonstop departures to six cities out of TUS.
After 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation’s leading low-fare carrier, continues to stand above other airlines—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. At Southwest Airlines, bags fly free. Customers can check their first two bags at no extra charge (size and weight limits apply). Southwest offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience with all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 67 cities (adding Milwaukee Nov. 1, 2009) in 34 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,200 flights a day and has nearly 35,000 Employees systemwide.
