Southwest Airlines Adds New Orlando Flights

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Southwest Airlines, which already has a thriving hub in Orlando, is expanding its service into and out of the city.

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This summer, the Dallas-based company will add four more routes.

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The airline stated that the decision was made due to increased demand for

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travel to Orlando. Three of the four new roots were established on July 15.

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Albuquerque, Boston, and Long Beach, California are among the three routes that have already begun.

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The fourth new route will depart from El Paso, Texas. The route will begin with only Saturday flights.

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Southwest's expansion to Orlando is expected to spark further expansion to other airports later this summer.

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The airline has also lately enlarged its plane fleet. Southwest also intends to expand its presence at Houston's Hobby Airport.

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It will be fascinating to watch where Southwest develops its route network next, as Orlando, the nation's amusement park capital, was a no-brainer.

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