Originally known as Air Southwest and adopting the current name
in 1971, Southwest Airlines (also known as just Southwest or SWA) has
grown to become the third-largest airline in the world, as measured in
number of passengers carried. It is the largest airline in the United
States with its exclusive domestic coverage. Southwest is known also as
a "discount airline" compared to its domestic rivals and has been
profitable every year since 1973.
Destinations
Southwest Airlines flies an extensive domestic US route covering
destinations such as Birmingham, Phoenix, Tucson, Little Rock, Burbank,
Los Angeles, Oakland, Ontario, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego,
San Jose, Denver, Hartford/ Springfield, Fort Lauderdale, Fort
Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Palm Beach, Tampa, Boise, Chicago,
Indianapolis, Louisville, New Orleans, Baltimore, Detroit, Jackson,
Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, Las Vegas, Reno, Manchester, New
Hampshire, Albuquerque, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island/Islip,
Raleigh-Durham, Cleveland, Columbus, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Portland,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Nashville, Amarillo, Austin,
Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Harlingen/South Padre Island, Houston,
Lubbock, Midland/ Odessa, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Norfolk, Seattle
and Spokane.
Rapid Rewards
Rapid Rewards is a frequent flyer program without miles, it is a
truly unique program that does not look at distance travelled or fare
price paid. Rapid Rewards is a frequent flyer program where simply
flying is what counts. It has no seat restrictions and limited black
out dates on Award Travel. An award is given after flying eight round
trips (or 16 credits). One credit is awarded per one-way flight flown
within 24 consecutive months. credits can also be gained through the
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Card®, Alamo®, Budget®, Dollar®,
Hertz®, Choice Hotels®, Hilton(TM), Hyatt®, InterContinental® Hotels
Group, La Quinta®, Marriott®, EarthLink(TM), Nextel®, and PeoplePC(TM)
Online.You may also convert points from the American Express
Membership Rewards® and Diners Club® Club Rewards® programs into Rapid
Rewards credits. Rapid Rewards allows the giving of Awards to a family
members or friends. On 100 credits members become eligible for a
Companion Pass that allows one person of their choice to fly free with
them for an entire year. There are also free drink coupons for each
award.
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