Airline introduces more flights to get football fans to Phoenix from Seattle & New England
Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is getting into the football spirit by adding more nonstop flights and connections between Seattle and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Boston and Manchester and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for one of the biggest sports-filled weekends of the year. The additional flights will only be offered between January 29 and February 2 to handle the anticipated increase in travelers.
"These extra flights give us more opportunities to connect our Customers to sporting events that are important in their lives," said Andy Allmann, Southwest Airlines' Director of Customer Engagement. "We're bringing in more sports fans than ever before in Phoenix when everything from basketball, a golf tournament, and the biggest football game of the year is taking place. "
If you're flying Southwest while the big game is taking place, you're in luck! The carrier will keep you connected to the action on the gridiron with free live TV compliments of the carrier's valued Partners while on WiFi-enabled aircraft.
To find flights, low fares and more information about our onboard products, visit Southwest.com.
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