DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines
Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced an intention to serve Steamboat Springs, Colo. through Yampa Valley
Regional Airport (HDN). The carrier anticipates beginning seasonal
service by the end of 2020 with daily flights, initially served
nonstop from Denver.
"Whether you're a skier, snowboarder, or just enjoy a winter
wonderland, Steamboat Springs has
something for everyone, and now you'll be able to reach the region
on Southwest with a short, easy flight from Denver," said Adam
Decaire, Southwest's Vice President of Network Planning.
"We're looking forward to bringing our world famous Hospitality
paired with Customer-friendly policies like skis and snowboards fly
free* closer to the slopes of the Rocky Mountains later this
year."
"We are thrilled about Southwest Airlines' intent to serve
Steamboat into HDN starting winter 2020/2021," said Rob Perlman, President and Chief Operating
Officer of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. "What an ideal
partner to bring more skiers and riders to experience Steamboat's
famous Champagne Powder® snow. Southwest's world
renowned hospitality is perfectly aligned with Steamboat's genuine
western hospitality, and we're excited to welcome their loyal
Customers to our magical mountain destination."
Southwest intends to release additional information about its
initial schedule and fares in the coming months.
For more information about Southwest or to book any of the
carrier's more than 4,000 daily flights, visit
Southwest.com.
*Southwest Airlines allows for up to two free checked bags
(size and weight limits apply). Ski and snowboard equipment, which
includes one pair of skis or one snowboard, one set of poles, and
one pair of ski/snowboard boots encased in a container(s)
acceptable to Southwest, counts as one checked bag even if tagged
separately.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 49th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from
other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by
more than 60,000 Employees to a Customer base topping 130 million
passengers annually. Southwest became the nation's largest domestic
air carrier in 2003 and maintains that ranking based on the U.S.
Department of Transportation's most recent reporting of domestic
originating passengers boarded. In peak travel seasons, Southwest
operates more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 102
destinations in the United States
and 10 additional countries. Southwest has also announced its
intention to serve Steamboat Springs,
Colo. by the end of 2020.
Southwest coined Transfarency® to
describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and
fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only
major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to
everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and
weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on
select routes or in qualified circumstances), and there are no
change fees, though fare differences might apply.
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world,
known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the
carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its
People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to
efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives
back to communities across the world by visiting
Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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