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Acerca de Southwest Airlines

Southwest (also referred to as SW airlines or SWA) is a major US airline that provides low-cost passenger flights. The airline is based at Dallas Love Field airport operates an extensive network across the US, as well as to international destinations in North and Central America. Overall, the airline flies to more than 100 destinations. At its most popular time of year, Southwest flies more than 4,000 daily flights (pre-Covid-19 pandemic)

Southwest Airlines was established in 1967, and originally only flew between Texas' three of its biggest cities: Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. The airline has grown massively since then and is now one of the biggest carriers in the US. It's regularly within the top 3 airlines in the US for a number of passengers carried, behind Delta and American Airlines. It's the most popular low-cost carrier in all of North America.

The airline is known for its cheap basic fares, which are sold as seat-only tickets for very affordable prices. Passengers that want extra for their flight can add on to their fare to give them what they need. Southwest is unique in that it's one of the only airlines to use open-seating. Open seating is when passengers aren't assigned a seat at check-in and choose their seat as they board the flight, on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Destinos

As of septiembre 2021, Southwest Airlines travel destinations include over 100 domestic destinations in 40 states such as Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, Midway, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, Orlando, Atlanta, Los Angeles, as well as international more than 15 international destinations across Central America and the Caribbean.

Destinos Nacionales

 

Estado	Ciudad	Aeropuerto
Alabama	Birmingham	Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
Arizona	Fénix	Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
	Tucson	Tucson International Airport
Arkansas	Roca pequeña	Little Rock National Airport
California	Burbank	Hollywood Burbank Airport
	Fresno	Fresno Yosemite International Airport
	Playa Larga	Long Beach Airport
	Los Angeles	Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Angeles
	Oakland	Oakland International Airport
	Ontario	Ontario International Airport
	Condado de Orange	Aeropuerto John Wayne
	Palm springs	Palm Springs International Airport
	Sacramento	Sacramento International Airport
	San Diego	San Diego International Airport
	San Francisco	Aeropuerto Internacional de San Francisco
	San Jose	San Jose International Airport
	Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Colorado	Denver	Denver International Airport
	Steamboat Springs	Yampa Valley Regional Airport
	Telluride (Montrose	Montrose Regional Airport
	Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs Airport
Connecticut	Hartford	Bradley International Airport
Florida	Fort lauderdale	Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
	Fort Myers	Southwest Florida International Airport
	Jacksonville	Jacksonville International Airport
	Orlando	Orlando International Airport
	Playa de palmeras	Palm Beach International Airport
	Ciudad de Panama	Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
	Pensacola	Pensacola International Airport
	Miami	Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami
	Sarasota	Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
	Tampa	Tampa International Airport
Georgia	Atlanta	Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta
	Sabana	Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Hawai	Honolulu	Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
	Kahului	Kahului Airport
	Kailua-kona	Kona International Airport
	Hilo	Hilo International Airport
	Lihue	Lihue Airport
Idaho	Boise	Boise Airport
Illinois	Chicago	Midway International Airport
		Aeropuerto Internacional O'Hare
Indiana	Indianápolis	Indianapolis International Airport
Iowa	Des Moines	Des Moines International Airport
Kansas	WICHITA	Wichita Eisenhower National Airport
Kentucky	Louisville	Louisville International Airport
Louisiana	Nueva Orleans	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Maine	Portland, ME	Portland International Jetport
Maryland	Baltimore	Baltimore–Washington International Airport
Massachusetts	Bostón	Logan International Airport
Michigan	Detroit	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
	Grandes rápidos	Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Minnesota	Minneapolis/St. Paul	Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Misisipí	Jackson	Jackson International Airport
Missouri	Ciudad de Kansas	Kansas City International Airport
	St. Louis	St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Nebraska	Omaha	Eppley Airfield
Nevada	Las Vegas	Aeropuerto Internacional McCarran
	Reno / Tahoe	Reno-Tahoe International Airport
New Hampshire	Manchester	Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Nuevo Mexico	Albuquerque	Albuquerque International Sunport
Nueva York	Albany, NY	Albany International Airport
	Búfalo	Buffalo Niagara International Airport
	Long Island/Islip	Long Island MacArthur Airport
	Nueva York	LaGuardia Airport
	Rochester, NY	Greater Rochester International Airport
North Carolina	Charlotte	Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
	Raleigh/Durham	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
Ohio	Cincinnati	Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
	Cleveland	Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
	Colón	John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Oklahoma	Ciudad de Oklahoma	Will Rogers World Airport
	Tulsa	Tulsa International Airport
Oregón	Portland, OR	Portland International Airport
Pennsylvania	Filadelfia	Philadelphia International Airport
	Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh International Airport
Puerto Rico	San Juan	Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Rhode Island	Providencia	T. F. Green Airport
South Carolina	Charlestón	Charleston International Airport
	Greenville/Spartanburg	Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Tennesse	Memphis	Memphis International Airport
	Nashville	Nashville International Airport
Texas	Amarillo	Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
	Austin	Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
	Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi International Airport
	Dallas	Campo de amor dallas
	El paso	El Paso International Airport
	Harlingen/South Padre Island	Valley International Airport
	Houston	Aeropuerto Intercontinental George Bush
		William P. Hobby Airport
	Lubbock	Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
	Midland/Odessa	Midland International Airport
	San Antonio	Aeropuerto Internacional de San Antonio
Utah	Salt Lake City	Salt Lake City International Airport
Virginia	Norfolk	Norfolk International Airport
	Richmond	Richmond International Airport
Washington	Seattle / Tacoma	Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
	Radios	Spokane International Airport
Washington DC	Washington DC	Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
		Aeropuerto internacional de Washington Dulles
Wisconsin	Milwaukee	Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

 

Destinos Internacionales

Southwest Airlines flies to more than 15 international destinations, which a particular focus on central and southern America. International destinations include Aruba, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Mexico, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

 

Estado	Ciudad	Aeropuerto
Aruba	Oranjestad	Queen Beatrix International Airport
Bahamas	Nassau	Aeropuerto Internacional Lynden Pindling
Belice	Ciudad de belice	Aeropuerto Internacional Philip SW Goldson
Islas Caimán	Georgetown	Aeropuerto Internacional Owen Roberts
Costa Rica	Liberia	Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
	San Jose	Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría
Cuba	La Habana	Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí
República Dominicana	Punta Cana	Punta Cana International Airport
Jamaica	Bahía de Montego	Sangster International Airport
Méjico	Cancún	Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún
	Cozumel	Aeropuerto Internacional de Cozumel
	Puerto vallarta	Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
	San josé del cabo	Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Cabos
Islas Turcas y Caicos	Providenciales	Providenciales International Airport

 

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Equipaje

Southwest Airlines rules for baggage are that passengers are permitted to carry two-piece of checked baggage and one piece of carry-on baggage onboard their flight.

Equipaje de Mano

Southwest Airline baggage requirements are that passengers are entitled to one item of carry-on baggage per person. This carry-on bag must not exceed 10 x 16 x 24 inches (25 x 40 x 60cm). In addition to this, passengers are allowed to bring one personal item with them on the flight, for example, a small rucksack, a handbag, a briefcase, or a laptop. This small personal item must not exceed the overall dimensions of 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches (46 x 22 x 34 cm).

Equipaje Facturado

Passengers are allowed two items of checked baggage free of charge. Southwest Airlines checked baggage weight limit is 50lb (22kg) per piece and its overall dimension is 62 inches (157 cm) (L x W x H).

 

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Clase Económica

All seats on Southwest flights are economy as standard; this is the only class on all flights.

Instalaciones de clase económica

Economy class passengers receive free in-flight entertainment, including films and tv shows. All seating is open-seating, meaning that passengers simply choose their seats once they are on the plane. This avoids having to rush to get to check-in or pre-select your seat.

Asientos de clase económica

The seats on the Southwest fleet range from 31-33 inch pitch and 17 - 17.8 inches wide with 2 inches recline and adjustable headrests. This is reported to be one of the most comfortable economy seats on low-cost carriers, as the company has larger-than-average sears with enhanced cushion support in the seat.

 

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Clase Turista Premium

There is no premium economy currently available with this airline.

 

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Business

Southwest has a booking fare called Business Select, which allows passengers certain privileges when flying with this airline. Although the onboard seating arrangements will be the same as every other passenger, such as being in the same cabin, Business Select passengers get priority features that enhance their experience.

Instalaciones

Passengers will get guaranteed priority boarding, which is perfect for the open-seating plan, as passengers can enter the plane first, choose their seat and settle before the rest of the passengers are permitted on the plane. Check-in is also quicker, with lines all being fast-tracked for security and check-in. Passengers in Business will also receive a complimentary premium drink voucher to use on the day of travel, which includes options of alcoholic beverages.

What is the Business Class Seats Like?

The seats for business class are just the same as economy class, which are described above.

 

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Primera clase

There is currently no first-class offered on this airline.

 

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Entretenimiento en vuelo

Southwest Airlines does not offer seat back in-flight entertainment but you can download the Southwest app to get access to in-flight entertainment for free.

 

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Food and Beverage

Southwest Airlines offers free soft drinks and coffee onboard but alcoholic drinks are available to buy. Pretzels are free onboard. The menu onboard is available on their website.

 

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WIFI

Enjoy fast WIFI when you fly with Southwest Airlines. Allowing you to stay connected while being thousands of feet in the air, ultra-fast WIFI gives you access to all of your favourite streaming services, emails, and messages, so you don't miss out on your favourite shows or important updates at work while you're flying. The airline's WIFI is available on Southwest flights, all-day WiFi only costs USD $8 (price as of 2020).

 

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Información de registro

Web Check-in

For passengers flying on Southwest Airlines, web check-in reservation is available on all flights. You can check in online by visiting the online check-in page and entering your confirmation number, first and last name. Online check-in opens 24 hours before to one hour prior to scheduled flight departure time.

Check-in en el aeropuerto

Airport check-in can be completed by visiting the dedicated check-in counters at the airport of departure. Airport check-in opens three hours before the scheduled Southwest Airline departure time and generally closes 30 minutes to one hour before.

 

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Programa de viajero frecuente

Rapid Rewards

This airline operates a frequent flyer program called Rapid Rewards to reward its regular passengers.

In 2011, Rapid Rewards changed to a points system based on ticket cost. Members earn and redeem points based on a three-tier fare scale multiplier and the cost of the ticket. Changes also included no blackout dates, seat restrictions or expiring credits. It also adds more options to use points.

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Alianza de aerolíneas

Southwest Airlines is not a member of any airline alliance.

 

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Flota

The extensive fleet consists of Boeing 737-700s, Boeing 737MAXs, and Boeing 737-800s, delivering more than 4,000 SWAirlines flights per day in peak season. In total, the airline has a fleet of almost over 750 aircraft and carried more than 134 million passengers in 2019.

AERONAVE	IN SERVICE	ORDERS
Boeing 737-700	506	0
Boeing 737-800	207	0
Boeing 737 MAX 7*	0	6
Boeing 737 MAX 8*	0	27

*Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are now being grounded, hence, the airline has 34 more 737 MAX in storage.

 

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Aeropuerto Principal

Campo de amor dallas

Dallas Love Field is a city-owned airport located 6 miles outside of the city of Dallas. The airport was Dallas's main airport until Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1974. Other airlines that operate out of the airport include Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Taos Air.

 

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Payment Plans

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Cómo reservar un vuelo en Southwest Airlines

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You can also book multi-city flights with Southwest.

 

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Alternative Airlines to Southwest Airlines

The following airlines operate similar routes to the ones served by Southwest Airlines:

 

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Notícias

3 febrero 2021

Southwest Airlines eyes new routes for 2021

Southwest Airlines announced last month that it will be adding an additional route between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii, and Long Beach, Calif. From March, Southwest Airlines will also commence an additional six new routes from Long Beach including Chicago (Midway), Dallas (Love Field), Honolulu (Oahu), Houston (Hobby), Kahului (Maui), Reno/Tahoe, and St. Louis. This news follows a difficult year for the travel industry, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and suggests that, despite this, Southwest still sees continued growth in the future.

 

3 septiembre 2020

Southwest Airlines new destinations

Southwest is looking to start its flights to Miami International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport within 2020.

 

24 febrero 2020

New destination for Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines plans to start seasonal daily flights between Denver and Steamboat Springs. The route is planned to commence in winter 2020. Currently, United Express is the only operator between the two destinations.

 

27 enero 2020

Southwest to grow Hawaii service in 2020

Southwest is focused on growing its Hawaii service in 2020. The airline operates 14 daily flights from California to Hawaii via Oakland, Sacramento, and San Jose. This is in addition to 38 daily departures across its inter-island network.

In marzo 2020, Southwest will kick off new routes from Sacramento to Kahului, and from San Diego to Maui and Honolulu in April.

 

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Preguntas frecuentes

Where does Southwest Airlines fly internationally?

Southwest Airlines flies to more than 10 international destinations including: Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

What are Southwest Airlines’ rules regarding COVID-19?

With Southwest Airlines, you won’t be required to wear a face-covering or mask on the plane, however, you'll need to check with the specific airport you'll be travelling to for their own policies regarding COVID-19.

If you’d like to wear a face-covering or mask on the flight, Southwest Airlines can provide one for you onboard.

How does Southwest Airlines seating work?

Southwest Airlines has an open seating policy, meaning seats are not assigned ahead of time. Passengers are split up into three boarding groups (A, B or C), along with a boarding position (1-60), which can be found on the boarding pass. This determines when you'll be able to board the plane and which seats you can choose from.

What other airlines fly to similar destinations?

There are many other airlines that fly similar routes to Southwest such as American Airlines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and more!