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Southwest Airlines

Low fares. Nothing to hide.

Southwest is the largest low-cost carrier in the world, famous for two free checked bags and a single-fleet 737 strategy.

Fleet

820

Destinations

121

Founded

1967

Country

United States

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Cabin experience

Seat pitch
31–33 in
Wi-Fi
Paid
Entertainment
Streaming to device
Meal
Snacks + drink. No first class.

Signature

Two free checked bags — industry leading.

Policies

Fleet

Notable routes

LAS ↔ MDWDAL ↔ HOUBWI ↔ LAXDEN ↔ PHX

Loyalty program

Rapid Rewards

A-List
A-List Preferred

Partners: Chase, Marriott, Hertz

In pictures

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Awards & recognition

  • J.D. Power #1 Low-Cost Carrier — multi-year

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