Southwest Airlines is expanding out of Cincinnati with more flights to Music City. On June 4, the airline will introduce nonstop flights to Nashville, which will be offered 5x/weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) shared on X. When the new route begins, Southwest will be the only carrier to offer nonstop service, making it easier than ever for travelers to reach the beloved destination. Along with the announcement, Southwest will bring more flights from Cincinnati to Orlando, competing with Frontier and Delta. In early June, the airline will introduce two additional flights to its existing route, bringing a total of 5x/weekly service on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Southwest will fly its Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 175 seats on both routes this summer. Travelers can book these flights from Cincinnati on Southwest’s website, its mobile app, or even through the airline’s major credit card partner, Chase, by redeeming Ultimate Rewards points. By the summer, Southwest will fly to six destinations out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. In addition to Nashville and Orlando, the airline offers nonstop service between Cincinnati and Baltimore, Chicago-Midway, Denver, and Phoenix.
Southwest Airlines Unveils Return of Companion Pass Promotion
26.03.2024 - 17:50 / travelpulse.com / North America / Jonathan Clarkson / Southwest Airlines / Donald Wood
Southwest Airlines announced the return of its Companion Pass promotion.
Travelers who are Rapid Rewards Members will have the chance to designate one person to fly with them for free every time they purchase or redeem points for a Southwest flight.
To qualify, members of the airline’s frequent flyer program must register for the promotion and purchase a qualifying Southwest revenue flight—one round trip or two one-way flights—through March 27 and travel by May 22.
“We know the Companion Pass is a favorite perk of our Rapid Rewards program, and we're thrilled to bring back this promotion for a limited time so that customers can experience why this popular benefit is so meaningful,” Southwest Vice President Jonathan Clarkson said.
“We invite our customers to take advantage of this offer because traveling with your favorite companion supports sharing of adventures and creating memories that can last a lifetime,” Clarkson continued.
Passengers must then designate a companion to fly for free with them between August 5 and October 2. To benefit from this promotional offer and learn more, customers should visit the carrier’s website for the full list of terms and conditions.
Last week, Southwest announced plans to operate overnight flights for the first time in its 57-year history, with the first being from Las Vegas and Hawaii. Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Green said the carrier is aiming to start the routes in around two years’ time after working out some logistical details.
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