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HOUSTON – Starting Monday, April 12, Southwest Airlines will begin flying passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the first time in 16 years. Flights will be non-stop to five destinations.
Southwest Airlines will operate 15 daily departures to five destinations from Bush Airport’s Terminal A. Destinations include multiple non-stop flights to and from Chicago Midway Airport, Denver, Dallas Love Field Airport, Nashville and New Orleans, with some one-way fares. as low as $ 29.
Southwest first served Houston through the George Bush Intercontinental in 1971. Southwest served Bush Airport until 1972 and again between 1980 and 2005.
Trumaine Young, a Houstonian who flies often, said he is excited about the change.
“Bags … you don’t have to worry about luggage or comfort. Every time I travel, I want to travel in peace and the southwest is the best you can do, ”Young said.
Announcements
| It flies daily between Houston (Bush) i: |
Initial non-stop service every day until: | One way fare as low as: |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (Midway) | 2 flights per direction | $ 79 |
| Dallas (Love Field) | 6 flights per trip | $ 29 |
| Denver | 3 flights per direction | $ 79 |
| Nashville | 3 flights per direction | $ 69 |
| New Orleans | 4 flights per direction | $ 29 |
All operations at Hobby will remain the same. IAH and Southwest Airlines will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.
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