Southwest Airlines to Increase Services in Denver

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will launch three new nonstop flights each on the San Francisco-Denver and Omaha-Denver routes, beginning September 2, 2008.

The company said that it will be accommodating this new service with two aircraft that it previously planned to retire, bringing its 2008 net aircraft growth to 13. With these new services, Southwest’s 2008 year-over-year available seat mile capacity growth is expected to be in the 4% range.

Southwest Airlines is offering a $59 one-way advance purchase fare between Denver and Omaha, and a $79 one-way advance purchase fare between Denver and San Francisco.

Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines, said: “We will continue to grow in Denver as it is a major focal point for us, and the market is responding exceptionally well to our service.”