Why Fly Southwest?

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  • Two words. Low Fares.

    Saving Customers money on air travel has always been paramount to who we are, and remains a top priority. Not only do we offer wallet-friendly fares at southwest.com, but we stand by our policies to not charge extra fees like "the other guys". First and second checked bags still fly free1 on Southwest, plus we don’t charge change fees.2

  • We fly tons of places.

    Together with AirTran, we serve 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and six near-international countries. Combined, we operate over 3,800 flights a day including over 500 roundtrip markets. Check out our route map to see where we fly.

  • Our Travel Experience: Simple, Comfortable & Convenient.

    We’re a pioneer in the airline industry for finding the most efficient, Customer-friendly ways of doing business. We board a little differently (it’s easy, we promise). We allow you to pick any available seat once you enter the newly remodeled cabins of our spacious, Boeing 737 aircraft (that’s right, only big planes). It’s our goal to get you to your destination with ease, and a little fun along the way.

  • You’ll earn points for travel that can really take you places.

    Our award-winning frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards®, allows you to earn reward flights faster and easier than ever before. With unlimited reward seats, no blackout dates, and points that don’t expire3, you’ll be planning your next getaway in no time. Not a member? Join Today

  • We’ll treat you like family.

    Customer Service is the name of our game. Across our system, we have over 45,000+ fun-loving Employees waiting in the wings to help make your travel experience a memorable one (in a good way!). From the time you book a seat, to the moment that you deplane, it’s our mission to make you feel at home.

    1Weight & size limits apply.
    2Fare differences may apply.
    3Points don’t expire as long as you have flight or Partner earning activity every 24 months. Benefits apply to points transactions. All Rapid Rewards Rules and Regulations apply.