Southwest Airlines Is Looking To Expand Its Jamaica Operations
Southwest has expressed intentions of expanding its operations to Jamaica.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is the world's largest low-cost carrier. The airline also holds the record of operating more Boeing 737 aircraft than any other airline. It is currently adding brand-new Boeing 737 MAX planes to the fleet, making it the largest MAX operator. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
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Southwest Airlines canceled some 900 flights over the weekend. Photo: Vincenzo Pace/Simple Flying
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- WN/SWA
- Airline Type:
- Low-Cost Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dallas Love Field, Denver International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Houston Hobby Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Midway International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1967
- CEO:
- Robert Jordan
- Country:
- United States
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