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Budget airline expands its footprint with 11 new tropical flight routes beginning in November

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Southwest Airlines plans to launch eleven new nonstop international routes starting in November, catering to travelers seeking tropical destinations. The expansion includes direct flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta, and later from Nashville to Liberia and Aruba, with additional services to Nassau and Providenciales beginning in June. Southwest will also introduce four new routes from Austin to San José, Costa Rica; Liberia; Punta Cana; and Nassau, as well as two more direct flights from Columbus and Pittsburgh to Punta Cana in March and June respectively.

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Southwest Airlines is expanding its tropical flight offerings by adding 11 new nonstop international routes starting in November 2026. The airline will begin service from Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta on Nov. 1, and plans include flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Liberia and Aruba in February and March 2027 respectively. Demand for travel to Liberia has increased by 11.8% recently despite a Level 2 travel advisory and visa requirements for all U.S. visitors. Additionally, Southwest will offer direct flights from BNA to Nassau and Providenciales starting in June 2027, making it the sole carrier for these routes. The airline already controls over 40% of flight operations at Las Vegas airport (LAS).

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BNA Liberia Nassau Southwest Airlines the New York Post

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Southwest Airlines ORG · 5× Liberia GPE · 4× BNA ORG · 2× Boeing ORG · 2× Nassau GPE · 2× Punta Cana GPE · 2× the New York Post ORG · 2× Las Vegas GPE · 1× PVR GPE · 1× Puerto Vallarta GPE · 1×

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Today, the company is the world’s largest low-cost carrier by fleet size and passenger volume, flying several variants of the Boeing 737 family, with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 being the newest.

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🔮 Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.

2026-10-25 · Fox News

Budget airline expands its footprint with 11 new tropical flight routes beginning in November · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 2 hedged)

Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape. asserted

Airlines → add → escape

On Nov. 1, the carrier will start offering nonstop service from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), the New York Post reported. asserted

Post → start → Vallarta

Southwest Airlines already has command of more than 40% of all flight operations at LAS. asserted

Airlines → have → LAS

In February 2027, the airline will begin offering nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Liberia, and to Aruba (AUA) in March. asserted

airline → begin → March

Demand for travel to Liberia has surged by 11.8% in recent months, according to the New York Post, although there is currently a Level 2 travel advisory in effect. Additionally, all Americans wishing to go to Liberia must procure a visa before they visit, no matter the length of their trip, according to the U.S. Department of State. uncertain

they → surge → State

In June, BNA will also begin nonstop service to Nassau (NAS) and Providenciales (PLS). asserted

BNA → begin → Nassau

Southwest will add four new international routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in June, as well. asserted

Southwest → add → June

Flights will go to San José, Costa Rica, beginning in March, and there will be service to Liberia, Punta Cana and Nassau starting in June. asserted

Flights → go → June

Southwest Airlines first began service on June 18, 1971, going from Love Field in Dallas to San Antonio and Houston, according to their website. uncertain

Airlines → begin → website

Today, the company is the world’s largest low-cost carrier by fleet size and passenger volume, flying several variants of the Boeing 737 family, with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 being the newest. asserted

company → fly → MAX

Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest Airlines for comment. asserted

Digital → reach → comment