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Southwest Airlines Announces Initial Flight Schedules For Chicago O’Hare And Colorado Springs

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE: LUV) today published its initial flight schedules for both Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs Municipal airports as the carrier continues expanding to bring the value and Hospitality of Southwest closer to more travelers and offers more destinations to fly for leisure and business travel.

“Our low fares and friendly policies, like no change fees* and bags fly free**, mean more today as they give people the peace of mind to book travel beyond 2020. We’re growing the reach of Southwest as we add more destinations across the United States while bringing our warm Hospitality and iconic Customer Service to more people than ever before,” said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President. “These additional investments in Chicago and Colorado provide even more convenience for our current Customers while also making it more convenient for new travelers to choose Southwest as we begin service from their preferred airport.”

*Southwest has never charged change fees. A fare difference might apply. 
**Southwest allows travelers to check up to two bags for free (size and weight limits apply).  

Chicago (O’Hare) service begins February 14, 2021 
More than 35 years after landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, Southwest will expand its footprint in the Chicagoland area, adding complementing service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport starting Feb. 14, 2021. The carrier’s initial service will offer 20 departures daily from O’Hare, and the new service is available for purchase at Southwest.com with fares as low as:

$39 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Nashville (four times daily);

$79 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Baltimore/Washington (four times daily);

$89 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Denver (six times daily);

$99 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Dallas (Love Field) (four times daily)

$109 one-way nonstop between Chicago (O’Hare) and Phoenix (twice daily).

The number of seats, days of week, and markets for these fares are limited. See full fares, and specific terms and conditions below and at Southwest.com.

During its more than three-decades of service to Chicago, Southwest has grown to become Chicago Midway’s largest airline while also employing more than 4,800 People in the city.

Colorado Springs service begins March 11, 2021 
Southwest will also launch service from its fourth destination in Colorado when it takes off from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport on March 11, 2021. The new service links the Pikes Peak region nonstop with up to 13 flights a day to destinations across Southwest’s growing network. The new service is available now at Southwest.com with fares as low as:

$29 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Denver (four times daily);

$59 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Las Vegas (twice daily);

$59 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Phoenix (twice daily);

$69 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Dallas (Love Field) (three times daily)

$89 one-way nonstop between Colorado Springs and Chicago (Midway) (twice daily).

Southwest continues growing across Colorado with new seasonal service to both Montrose (Telluride) and Steamboat Springs (Hayden) beginning Dec. 19, 2020. Just a few weeks later, on Jan. 3, 2021, Southwest will celebrate its 15th anniversary of service to Denver where it now employs more than 4,000 People and currently offers up to 220 nonstop departures per day during peak travel periods.

JetBlue Fare Sale To Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Get a jump on ski season with JetBlue’s new jet-in, jet-out service to Steamboat springs, Colorado. Flights start on 12/15/2018, so book your flights today!

JetBlue to Steamboat Springs, Colorado

JetBlue announced the new service back on April 25th of this year with the following press release:

Steamboat’s industry-leading air program continues to expand with the addition of three new nonstop markets on JetBlue beginning winter 2018. Skiers and riders in Boston, Ft. Lauderdale and Long Beach, California, will be able to access Steamboat’s Champagne Powder® snow during the 2018-19 winter via nonstop flights, which guests can begin booking today for December travel.

“Recognizing the popularity of Steamboat as a destination for guests in New England and south Florida, the resort is thrilled to partner with JetBlue to provide nonstop access for skiers and riders in these markets as well as Long Beach for West Coast vacationers,” said Rob Perlman, president and COO of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. “With these additional flights, Steamboat boasts the most robust winter air program of any mountain resort community in North America.”

JetBlue’s nonstop service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Long Beach Airport (LGB) will operate twice a week, and the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flight will operate once a week from Dec. 15 through March 30 on an A320 aircraft, capable of accommodating 150 passengers. In addition to serving skiers and snowboarders in these three markets, JetBlue offers convenient connections from additional destinations across the country. The new JetBlue service contributes to the 10 nonstop markets Steamboat has added in the past seven years.

JetBlue nonstop service to the Steamboat/Hayden airport (HDN) is currently scheduled as follows:

“We are thrilled to provide direct service from three of our JetBlue focus cities to Steamboat Springs — a world-class ski destination and home of Champagne Powder®,” said John Checketts, vice president of network planning. “With JetBlue, a wonderful winter getaway is closer than ever no matter which corner of the country travelers call home.”

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