Southwest requests approval for more international flights

Southwest requests approval for more international flights | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday filed with U.S. regulators asking for a permit to fly more international routes, including Europe, hinting at plans to expand its limited global network.

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Southwest Airlines hints at a significant international expansion and more foreign flights

Southwest Airlines is hinting at an upcoming international expansion. The carrier has asked the Department of Transportation for permission to fly to any country the U.S. has an Open Skies aviation agreement with. Southwest currently offers flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Southwest Airlines might have plans to stretch its wings further. In a filing with the Department of Transportation, the carrier has sought permission to …

Southwest wants permission to launch more international flights

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Southwest files for permit to add international routes

Southwest Airlines has filed an application seeking approval from the Department of Transportation to broaden its international flights. Approval would position the carrier to expand its international flights beyond its current network, which primarily includes Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

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Southwest Airlines files with the DOT to expand international flights under Open Skies.