Southwest Airlines intends to serve Paine Field in Everett, Wash.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today it will bring its faithful fans in northern metro Seattle time-saving travel options later this year via Paine Field in Everett, Wash., subject to requisite approvals of governmental and regulatory agencies. Southwest® intends to operate up to five departures daily from Paine Field. The carrier's low fares and flight schedule are expected to be announced this spring.
"The People of Southwest pride ourselves in removing pain-points from travel, and we know traffic is an unpleasant reality between the North Sound and our world-famous value and Hospitality," said
Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines' Chairman & CEO. "A new, convenient airport experience in Everett will bring us closer to tens of thousands of our Customers while providing a natural springboard for Southwest's warmth and ease."
In partnership with Snohomish County, Propeller Airports broke ground in June 2017 on a new, two-gate passenger terminal facility scheduled to be completed later this year.
"We're excited that an industry leader like Southwest has chosen to serve our community. This rounds out our offering and brings us to full capacity," said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports. "This announcement means that from our first weeks of serving local travelers, Paine Field will offer tremendous convenience and great options."
Southwest's additional flights from Snohomish County will build upon decades of air service in the Puget Sound area where the carrier serves 15 cities nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with more than forty departures a day.
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