Carrier extends flight schedule through April 11, 2021. New nonstop service from Denver and Dallas to Steamboat Springs begins December 19th, 2020, with one-way fares as low as $49*
DALLAS—August 13, 2020—Southwest Airlines Co. today extended its published flight schedule from early January through April 11, 2021, adding new flights to the carrier’s second Colorado destination with nonstop service to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, through Hayden/Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) beginning Dec. 19, 2020. Flights are now available on Southwest.com and today through August 20, 2020, 11:59 p.m., Central Time, flights are available with fares starting:
As low as $49 one-way* nonstop between Denver and Steamboat Springs (operates three-times daily)
As low as $69 one-way* nonstop between Dallas and Steamboat Springs (operates on Saturdays and Sundays)
*Seats and days are limited. See full terms and conditions below.
The seasonal service will operate Dec. 19th, 2020, through April 5, 2021 with three-times daily service between Denver and Steamboat Springs, and once a day on Saturdays and Sundays between Dallas and Steamboat Springs.
“This year, Customers are looking to experience more of the nation’s great outdoors. By linking both Denver and Dallas nonstop to Steamboat Springs, Customers across a majority of our network will be able to reach the Rocky Mountains,” said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “As we look toward the winter months, we know our hassle-free and pro-Customer policies like skis fly free**, bags fly free**, and no change fees***, will give travelers extra peace of mind when booking their much-needed winter getaways.
“Having Southwest pick Steamboat as their first winter seasonal, mountain airport is a game changer. Southwest Airlines’ popularity, connectivity, and low-cost fares equals more access for skiers and snowboarders to the Champagne Powder snow of Steamboat,” said Rob Perlman, President and COO of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “As a brand, Southwest and Steamboat Ski Resort are a perfect fit. We both emphasize a genuine friendliness that makes visitors from all over feel welcome. we are incredibly excited to partner with Southwest of these daily flights and to welcome Southwest flyers to Steamboat this winter.”
Steamboat Springs is the carrier’s 90th airport served within the United States and 104th destination across 11 countries in North America.
These flights, as well as the carrier’s full schedule through April 11, 2021, are now available to be booked at Southwest.com.
The Company continues to plan for multiple scenarios for its fleet and capacity given the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. As such, the Company’s actual flown capacity may differ materially from currently published schedules.
**Southwest Airlines allows for up to two free checked bags (size and weight limits apply). Ski and snowboard equipment, which includes one pair of skis or one snowboard, one set of poles, and one pair of ski/snowboard boots encased in a container acceptable to Southwest, counts as one checked bag even if tagged separately.
***Southwest Airlines does not charge change fees though a fare difference might apply.
*Full Terms and Conditions
Purchase from Aug. 13 through Aug. 20, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Central Time, Continental US, travel valid Dec. 19, 2020, through Feb. 28, 2021. Except as otherwise specified, travel from Denver to Hayden, CO/Steamboat Springs (HDN) is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel to Denver from Hayden, CO/Steamboat Springs (HDN) is valid only on Tuesday through Fridays. Travel Hayden, CO/Steamboat Springs (HDN) to/from Dallas, TX (DAL) is valid only on Saturdays and Sundays. Fares valid on nonstop service where indicated; if not indicated, fares are valid on single connecting service. Displayed prices include all US and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won’t be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday period. Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare’s rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of the week, but that’s not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied towards future travel on Southwest Airlines, as long as reservations are canceled at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservations. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel may require an upgrade to the Anytime fare depending on Rapid Rewards® tier status. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applied only to published, scheduled service.
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