Southwest Airlines operates flights from the USA to various destinations in North America. The airline was founded in 1967 as Air Southwest and it was originally determined to serve only three cities in Texas. At present, it is the largest US-based low-cost airline. Its headquarters are in Dallas, Texas. Southwest Airlines operates both short-haul and long-haul flights and its main base is located in Las Vegas at McCarran International Airport.
The airline has its own frequent flyer program named Rapid Rewards. Checked baggage allowance is included in the ticket price whereas onboard refreshments are sold separately. The airline offers online check-in on its website.
Southwest Airlines - Basic info
| Airline name | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO code | WN / SWA |
| Airline hubs | United States: 14 |
| Destinations |
United States: 77 See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | Rapid Rewards |
| Fleet | Boeing 737-300 Boeing 737-500 Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737–800 |
| Onboard refreshments | sold separately |
| Main competitors |
US Airways,
Delta Air Lines
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Southwest Airlines - Contacts
Southwest Airlines - Customer support
- USA: 1 800 435 9792
- Customer relations: 214 932 0333
Southwest Airlines - Address
Southwest AirlinesP.O. Box 36647-1CR
Dallas
Texas 75235
USA
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Southwest Airlines - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | American Express, Optima, MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, Discover Card/NOVUS, Access, UATP, Ticketless Travel Funds |
|---|---|
| Cabin baggage | dimensions: 10"x16"x24" |
| Checked baggage | weight: 22 kg, dimensions: height + length + width = max. 158 cm , 2 bags allowed |
| Excess baggage | USD 75 / bag |
| Online check in | Yes |
Southwest Airlines - Photos
Southwest Airlines - Latest News
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Low Cost Carriers Get High Marks (Jul 4, 2011)
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Southwest Airlines - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US Airways | weak | 86 shared routes (9%) |
| United Airlines | weak | 84 shared routes (9%) |
| Delta Air Lines | weak | 75 shared routes (8%) |
| AirTran Airways | weak | 60 shared routes (6%), common bases in Orlando (MCO), Atlanta, Baltimore |
| Frontier Airlines | weak | 60 shared routes (6%) |
Southwest Airlines - Routes
Airline hubs
- Las Vegas McCarran International (LAS)
- Chicago Midway International (MDW)
- Phoenix International (PHX)
- Orlando (MCO)
- San Diego International (SAN)
- Denver International (DEN)
- Los Angeles International (LAX)
- Baltimore Washington International (BWI)
- Nashville International (BNA)
- Dallas Love Fld (DAL)
- The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL)
- William P Hobby (HOU)
- St. Louis St Louis International (STL)
- San Francisco Napa Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK)
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