Southwest is expanding to more tropical destinations

NewsPopular budget airline expanding routes from U.S. to tropical locations this NovemberSouthwest Airlines is adding 11 new routes from the U.S. to tropical destinations starting this November.AP Photo/Julio CortezBy Katherine Rodriguez | NJ.comSouthwest Airlines is adding 11 new routes starting this November from the U.S. to some destinations that will beat the winter chill.Starting this November, the low-cost carrier will start offering nonstop service from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), according to The New York Post.In addition to the Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta route, Southwest will also add nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Liberia in February 2027 and to Aruba (AUA) in March 2027.Nashville will also begin nonstop service to Nassau (NAS) and Providenciales (PLS) starting in June 2027.For all four Nashville routes, Southwest Airlines will be the only direct carrier.Southwest will also be adding four routes to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.Starting in March, Southwest will serve San José, Costa Rica, and then the carrier will add service to Liberia, Punta Cana and Nassau starting in June 2027, according to KDFW.The low-cost carrier will also add two direct flights from Columbus (CMH) and Pittsburgh (PIT) to Punta Cana (PUJ) starting in March and June 2027, respectively.Southwest addition of new routes comes as the airline has aligned its business model more closely with those of its competitors, including switching from its open-seating policy to an assigned-seating policy and getting rid of its two-free checked bags perk.The airline also overhauled its rewards program starting in 2027.Over 462 flights delayed, 32 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsDoes the TSA allow you to fly with AirTags? Here’s what you need to knowOver 868 flights delayed, 39 canceled amid widespread U.S. travel disruptionsJetBlue is launching ‘adults-only’ flights in this new partnershipThe best cruise lines of 2026 are here — see which ships earned top honors from travelersKatherine Rodriguez covers national trending news for the consumer life, finance and money team. For 5+ years now, Katherine has covered trending topics such as travel advisories, TSA-related news, recalls, the...