Today, during his address before the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Southwest Chairman Herb Kelleher made the exciting news announcement that 14 more daily nonstop departures will be added to Southwest's schedule, effective July 6. This will bring to 28 the number of daily nonstop departures Southwest will operate from Philadelphia by mid- summer.
"The response to Southwest's initial announcement of flights has been overwhelming," Kelleher said. "Philly Customers said, 'We Want More,' and we're happy to deliver."
Effective July 6, 2004, Southwest will begin 14 additional daily nonstop flights to the following cities: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood (one daily), Houston Hobby (one daily), Los Angeles International Airport (one daily), Manchester, N.H. (four daily), New Orleans (one daily), Raleigh/Durham (four daily), Tampa Bay (adding one nonstop for a total of two daily); and West Palm Beach (one daily).
As previously announced, Southwest Airlines will begin its Philadelphia service May 9, 2004, with a total of 14 daily nonstop flights to the following cities: Chicago Midway (three daily), Las Vegas (one daily), Orlando (three daily), Phoenix (one daily), Providence (five daily), and Tampa Bay (one daily).
For artwork depicting Southwest's destinations (including the expansion) from Philadelphia, see http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/0...hl_nonstop.html .
Known not only for its convenient flight selections, Southwest Airlines also offers the industry's most consistently low fares. Its biggest discounts come with its advance purchase tickets. For example, Philly fliers can take off to Raleigh/Durham for only $29 one-way with Southwest's 14-day advance purchase fare. The advance purchase airfare to LAX is only $99 one-way. (For a complete list of fares, see http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/0..._phl_fares.html .
To purchase these great low fares, go to: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?...c=PR_PHL_032504 .
Even Southwest Airlines' highest fares are among the lowest in the industry. Southwest was the first airline to cap its fares at $299 one-way- that means that NO fare anywhere in the country is ever more than $299 one- way. For example, the airline's introductory walk-up fares start at a mere $49 one-way to Manchester, N.H., and they top out at only $299 one-way for cross-country flights to LAX. No advance purchase or overnight stay is required on these walk-up fares.
"Southwest democratized the skies when it took flight in 1971. We bring affordable air travel to millions more people than could previously afford to fly," Kelleher said. "It is that freedom we provide to go, see, and do of which we are especially proud. There is no substitute for being there. Southwest has played a role in bringing people together for the really important events in their personal and business lives."
Southwest Airlines is well known for its low fare leadership. In 1993 the U.S. Department of Transportation published a study in which it coined the term "Southwest Effect" for the phenomena that occurs when Southwest enters a market. Historically, Southwest's entry into a market causes fares to drop significantly and for the total number of people traveling to skyrocket.
All fares are subject to a federal segment tax of $3.10 per takeoff and landing. Fares also do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and a U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 one-way per person.
With respect to all Southwest Airlines discount fares, seats are limited and may not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Discount tickets are nonrefundable but (except for tickets purchased through our Group Tickets program) may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Southwest's one-way fares can be combined with other fares. When combining fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Fares are valid on published, scheduled service only. Any change in itinerary could result in an increase in fare but Southwest does not charge an additional fee for Customers to make changes. Fares are subject to change until ticketed and are not necessarily common rated in Houston, the Bay Area, or the LA Basin.
The airline with the most affordable airfares also makes travel a whole lot easier. Southwest Airlines' web site, www.southwest.com , not only offers some of the industry's lowest airfares online but also helps with making other travel accommodations, such as hotel and rental cars. Customers with an electronic "Ticketless" reservation may also print a Boarding Pass, on the day of travel, from the airline's web site.
With the addition of its Philadelphia service, Southwest will operate 2,800 daily flights to 59 cities in 31 states. Southwest Airlines employs more than 34,000 people nationwide.
www.southwest.com
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PHILADELPHIA FARE CHART
Southwest Airlines from Number of Walk-up 14-Day Advance
Philadelphia to: Daily Fare Purchase Fare
Flights (One-Way) (One-Way)**
Nonstops beginning July 6
Manchester, N.H. (Boston Area) 4 $49 $29
Raleigh/Durham 4 $49 $29
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 1 $129* $79
West Palm Beach 1 $129* $79
Tampa Bay 1 added $129* $79
nonstop
(two total
daily)
New Orleans 1 $237 $99
Houston Hobby 1 $265 $99
Los Angeles International
Airport 1 $299 $99
Southwest Airlines from Number of Walk-up 14-Day Advance
Philadelphia to: Daily Fare Purchase Fare
Flights (One-Way) (One-Way)**
Previously Announced Nonstops
beginning May 9
Providence (Boston Area) 5 $49 $29
Chicago Midway 3 $99 $79
Orlando 3 $129* $79
Tampa Bay 1 $129* $79
Las Vegas 1 $299 $99
Phoenix 1 $299 $99
* Applies to non-stop flights only.
** Tickets at the 14-day advance purchase fare must be purchased at
least 14 days before departure and within one day of making
reservations. All fares are subject to a federal segment tax of
$3.10 per takeoff and landing. Fares also do not include airport-
assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and a
U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 one-
way per person. On all Southwest Airlines discount fares, seats are
limited and may not be available on some flights that operate during
very busy travel times and holiday periods such as Memorial Day and
July 4 weekends. Tickets are nonrefundable but (except for tickets
purchased through our Group Tickets program) may be applied toward
the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Southwest's
one-way fares can be combined with other fares. When combining
fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Fares are valid on
published, scheduled service only. Any change in itinerary could
result in an increase in fare but Southwest does not charge an
additional fee for Customers to make changes. Fares are subject to
change until ticketed and are not necessarily common rated in
Houston, the Bay Area, or the LA Basin.
Source: Southwest Airlines
"The response to Southwest's initial announcement of flights has been overwhelming," Kelleher said. "Philly Customers said, 'We Want More,' and we're happy to deliver."
Effective July 6, 2004, Southwest will begin 14 additional daily nonstop flights to the following cities: Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood (one daily), Houston Hobby (one daily), Los Angeles International Airport (one daily), Manchester, N.H. (four daily), New Orleans (one daily), Raleigh/Durham (four daily), Tampa Bay (adding one nonstop for a total of two daily); and West Palm Beach (one daily).
As previously announced, Southwest Airlines will begin its Philadelphia service May 9, 2004, with a total of 14 daily nonstop flights to the following cities: Chicago Midway (three daily), Las Vegas (one daily), Orlando (three daily), Phoenix (one daily), Providence (five daily), and Tampa Bay (one daily).
For artwork depicting Southwest's destinations (including the expansion) from Philadelphia, see http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/0...hl_nonstop.html .
Known not only for its convenient flight selections, Southwest Airlines also offers the industry's most consistently low fares. Its biggest discounts come with its advance purchase tickets. For example, Philly fliers can take off to Raleigh/Durham for only $29 one-way with Southwest's 14-day advance purchase fare. The advance purchase airfare to LAX is only $99 one-way. (For a complete list of fares, see http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/0..._phl_fares.html .
To purchase these great low fares, go to: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?...c=PR_PHL_032504 .
Even Southwest Airlines' highest fares are among the lowest in the industry. Southwest was the first airline to cap its fares at $299 one-way- that means that NO fare anywhere in the country is ever more than $299 one- way. For example, the airline's introductory walk-up fares start at a mere $49 one-way to Manchester, N.H., and they top out at only $299 one-way for cross-country flights to LAX. No advance purchase or overnight stay is required on these walk-up fares.
"Southwest democratized the skies when it took flight in 1971. We bring affordable air travel to millions more people than could previously afford to fly," Kelleher said. "It is that freedom we provide to go, see, and do of which we are especially proud. There is no substitute for being there. Southwest has played a role in bringing people together for the really important events in their personal and business lives."
Southwest Airlines is well known for its low fare leadership. In 1993 the U.S. Department of Transportation published a study in which it coined the term "Southwest Effect" for the phenomena that occurs when Southwest enters a market. Historically, Southwest's entry into a market causes fares to drop significantly and for the total number of people traveling to skyrocket.
All fares are subject to a federal segment tax of $3.10 per takeoff and landing. Fares also do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and a U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 one-way per person.
With respect to all Southwest Airlines discount fares, seats are limited and may not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Discount tickets are nonrefundable but (except for tickets purchased through our Group Tickets program) may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Southwest's one-way fares can be combined with other fares. When combining fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Fares are valid on published, scheduled service only. Any change in itinerary could result in an increase in fare but Southwest does not charge an additional fee for Customers to make changes. Fares are subject to change until ticketed and are not necessarily common rated in Houston, the Bay Area, or the LA Basin.
The airline with the most affordable airfares also makes travel a whole lot easier. Southwest Airlines' web site, www.southwest.com , not only offers some of the industry's lowest airfares online but also helps with making other travel accommodations, such as hotel and rental cars. Customers with an electronic "Ticketless" reservation may also print a Boarding Pass, on the day of travel, from the airline's web site.
With the addition of its Philadelphia service, Southwest will operate 2,800 daily flights to 59 cities in 31 states. Southwest Airlines employs more than 34,000 people nationwide.
www.southwest.com
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PHILADELPHIA FARE CHART
Southwest Airlines from Number of Walk-up 14-Day Advance
Philadelphia to: Daily Fare Purchase Fare
Flights (One-Way) (One-Way)**
Nonstops beginning July 6
Manchester, N.H. (Boston Area) 4 $49 $29
Raleigh/Durham 4 $49 $29
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 1 $129* $79
West Palm Beach 1 $129* $79
Tampa Bay 1 added $129* $79
nonstop
(two total
daily)
New Orleans 1 $237 $99
Houston Hobby 1 $265 $99
Los Angeles International
Airport 1 $299 $99
Southwest Airlines from Number of Walk-up 14-Day Advance
Philadelphia to: Daily Fare Purchase Fare
Flights (One-Way) (One-Way)**
Previously Announced Nonstops
beginning May 9
Providence (Boston Area) 5 $49 $29
Chicago Midway 3 $99 $79
Orlando 3 $129* $79
Tampa Bay 1 $129* $79
Las Vegas 1 $299 $99
Phoenix 1 $299 $99
* Applies to non-stop flights only.
** Tickets at the 14-day advance purchase fare must be purchased at
least 14 days before departure and within one day of making
reservations. All fares are subject to a federal segment tax of
$3.10 per takeoff and landing. Fares also do not include airport-
assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and a
U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $5 one-
way per person. On all Southwest Airlines discount fares, seats are
limited and may not be available on some flights that operate during
very busy travel times and holiday periods such as Memorial Day and
July 4 weekends. Tickets are nonrefundable but (except for tickets
purchased through our Group Tickets program) may be applied toward
the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Southwest's
one-way fares can be combined with other fares. When combining
fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Fares are valid on
published, scheduled service only. Any change in itinerary could
result in an increase in fare but Southwest does not charge an
additional fee for Customers to make changes. Fares are subject to
change until ticketed and are not necessarily common rated in
Houston, the Bay Area, or the LA Basin.
Source: Southwest Airlines
