April 1, 2009
Southwest Airlines announced today that the Company has absolutely no plans to expand service between the carrier’s newest market in the Twin Cities and the Mile High City with three new daily nonstop flights. Southwest did admit, however, that if the airline were to add service between the two cities, there is no way that fares would be as low as $89 one-way, not including fees and taxes. To learn more about why Southwest will not be adding this new service, visit: APRIL FOOL’S! To read a blog post, visit: http://www.blogsouthwest.com/blog/southwest-to-fly-to-st-olaf.
“Okay, okay – we just couldn’t pass up an opportunity to have fun on April Fool’s Day. We will indeed be adding new low-fare service with three daily nonstop flights between Denver and Minneapolis/St. Paul,” said Kevin Krone, Southwest Airlines’ Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution. “The new flights link Denver, our fastest growing city, to our newest city, Minneapolis/St. Paul. The response we have seen to our new service in the Twin Cities has exceeded our expectations; Denver is a great destination and opens up our network to the West Coast for Minnesota travelers; and of course, Denver has been and will remain a focus city for us.”
BEGINNING MAY 26, 2009:
- Three new daily nonstop roundtrips between Denver and Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Southwest Airlines launched service into Minneapolis/St. Paul on March 8, 2009, with eight daily nonstop flights to Chicago Midway, and direct or connecting flights to an additional 57 destinations. In just a little more than three years, Southwest has grown to offer 115 daily nonstop flights to 32 destinations from Denver.
After nearly 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low fare carriers—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest recently updated its gate areas and improved its boarding procedure to make flying Southwest convenient and simple. And, best of all, Southwest Airlines is famous for No Hidden Fees! Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) currently serves 65 cities in 33 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 35,000 Employees systemwide.
ADDITIONAL FARE RULES
Fares are only available on www.southwest.com. Southwest Airlines sale fares are available with a 14-day advance purchase now through April 6, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, and travel must take place by August 14, 2009. Blackout dates apply: May 21 through May 26, 2009. Travel valid everyday except Friday and Sunday. Fares do not include a federal segment tax of $3.60 per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9.00 and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 one-way. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by day of travel and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Fares are available for one-way travel. Fares may be combined with other eligible fares. Fares are not combinable with Senior Fares. When combining fares, all rules and restrictions apply. Fares are nonrefundable by may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in the itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime Fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Fares are valid on published, scheduled service only.
