Southwest Airlines Announces New Love Field Destinations
Today in a News Release, Southwest Airlines announced changes that will be made as a result of the bill passed in Congress repealing the Wright Amendment. The bill was passed on September 29, 2006, and then written into law by President Bush. The Wright Amendment has restricted flights in and out of Dallas Love Field since 1979.
Southwest will serve an additional 25 destinations from Dallas Love Field with one-stop/same plane service as a result of the new legislation. After eight years, Southwest and other airlines will be able to provide non-stop flights to airports outside the formerly restricted areas. New destinations for Southwest include Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and San Diego.
According to the news release, Southwest will offer a $99 one-way introductory fare between Dallas Love and their 25 new destinations. Apparently, Dallas travelers are now truly free to move about the country.
