US EditionSouthwest to Expand Network for the First Time in Years
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, JUL 14 – Southwest Airlines will serve its ninth Atlantic Basin island, responding to customer demand and expanding Caribbean connectivity with three new international destinations in 2026.
- On July 14, 2025, Southwest Airlines announced plans to launch nonstop flights to St. Thomas in early 2026, marking the addition of the U.S. Virgin Islands as a new destination within its Caribbean route network.
- The airline's decision follows efforts to recover from the pandemic's impact and respond to customer demand for new destinations, marking its first network growth since 2021.
- Southwest’s expansion includes three new destinations in 2026, with St. Thomas being the first, adding to its existing Caribbean island routes like Aruba and Puerto Rico.
- Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan highlighted the company’s commitment to responding to customer preferences, focusing on enhancing offerings such as product innovations, loyalty programs, and expanding to additional travel locations.
- This expansion is expected to enhance accessibility for travelers, support tourism growth in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and improve Southwest's competitiveness and service capacity in multiple markets.
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Southwest Airlines is expanding in the Caribbean, with plans to serve its first new destination in nearly half a decade.The Dallas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.The new flights will begin in early 2026.When to go: These are the best times to buy an international flightFor Southwest, gaining access to the U.S. Virgin Islands is an especially noteworthy destination. Beyond…
Southwest to expand network for the first time in years
Southwest Airlines announced July 14 that it will be extending operations to a Caribbean island, the first expansion to its network in three years. The route is one of three new destinations that the airline will be offering this summer for 2026.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT)...
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