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Southwest Airlines Overview 

Southwest Airlines have its main headquarters in Dallas, Texas which is the world's largest low-cost carrier. It was established on March 15, 1967, by Herbert Kelleher. It began operating as an intrastate airline in 1971 within the state of Texas. More than 60000 employees working the Southwest airline flights and Southwest Airlines customer service. They have 4000 departures during the peak travel season. Southwest Airlines carry most of the domestic passengers to 103 destinations in the United States and other countries. Know about Southwest Airlines reservations, flight status, web check-in, schedule, and baggage policy.

The other airlines tried to prevent this company from flying only within Texas. The passengers could book Southwest Airlines flights in the east and southeast in the 1990s. Dallas Love Field is the city's owned airport that locates 6 miles outside of the city.

Southwest Alliance Airlines and Codeshare Programs

Southwest airlines have the planning to codeshare with other airlines but that is not finalized yet.

In the world, Southwest Airlines has been the largest operator of the Boeing 737. They have a fleet size of 737.

Southwest Airline Destinations and Hub Airports

The airlines have 4000 departures during the peak travel season. However, Southwest Airlines carry most of the domestic passengers to 103 destinations in the United States and other 10 international destinations. Dallas Love Field is the city’s owned airport that locates 6 miles outside of the city. In addition, Southwest has the plan to start service to Miami International Airport and Palm Springs International around 2020.

It covers destinations in 40 states like Mexico Central America and the Caribbean. But this airline does not use a spoke and hub system. Some of their destinations include so check it before booking your Southwest Airlines Reservations to visit these destinations.

• Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba)
• Bahamas
• Belize
• United Kingdom (Cayman Islands)
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Dominican Republic
• Jamaica
• Mexico (Quintana Roo)
• United Kingdom (Turks and Caicos Islands)
• Alabama in the US
• Arizona in the US

The Airport IATA code three-letter code indicates the name of the cities like ATL for Atlanta, DEN for Denver, LAX for Los Angeles.  

Southwest Airlines booking in the Class of Services

Economy class

In Southwest Airlines flights, the passengers of the economy class receive free entertainment like TV shows and films. The seating arrangement opens for the passengers and the passengers can choose their preferred seats at the time of booking their Southwest Airlines Reservations for any destination. So, it avoids the urgency to get the check-in or pre-select the seat. In addition, this airline has the most comfortable economy seats at low-cost carriers.  However, the seats have a 31-33 inch pitch. The width of the seats is 17 – 17.8 inches and bear 2 inches of recline with headrests that are adjustable.

Business-class

Book Southwest airlines flights wherein the business class allows the passengers certain privileges. But the sitting arrangement is the same for any other passengers like in the cabin. Although, the business class passengers get priority features that enhance the experience of traveling with Southwest Airlines. They also get priority boarding with an open sitting plan. They can choose the seat and settled before the rest of the passenger’s permits on the plane.

First-class

There is no first-class arrangement offered by Southwest Airlines Reservations customer services.

In-flight Entertainment

When you book your Southwest Airlines Reservations then you will get the opportunity to enjoy Wi-Fi free streaming of live television, free movies through the seatback visual entertainment system are unavailable in this class. Free music, as well as free app messaging, is also available for the borders. The passengers can enjoy the real-time flight tracking information via Wi-Fi which is available for free.

In-flight Food Menu and Beverages

Southwest Airlines offer free soft drinks and coffee onboard. Pretzels are complimentary. Wine, mixed drinks, beer are available but at a cost of 6 dollars to 7 dollars. Business-class passengers get a premium drink for free. The food menu is available on the official website of Southwest Airlines.

Frequent Flyer Programs

Southwest Airlines flights offer a frequent flyer program known as the Rapid rewards to the regular passengers. It bases on a point system on ticket costs. It is easier to collect frequent flyer points and enjoy the benefits to book Southwest Airlines flights. While making Southwest Airlines reservations, it is easy to collect frequent flyer points. While booking the flight, the passenger needs to add the unique membership number and select the Rapid rewards. The Rapid Rewards points don't expire as long as the member is alive.

Southwest Airlines Route Map

Albuquerque, NM - ABQ
Albany, NY - ALB
Amarillo, TX - AMA
Atlanta, GA - ATL
Aruba, Aruba - AUA
Austin, TX - AUS
Hartford, CT - BDL
Birmingham, AL - BHM