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HOUSTON – Starting Monday, April 12, Southwest Airlines will begin flying passengers to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the first time in 16 years. The flights are non-stop to five destinations.
Southwest Airlines will operate 15 daily flights to five destinations from Bush Airport Terminal A. The destinations include multiple non-stop flights to and from Chicago Midway Airport, Denver, Dallas Love Field Airport, Nashville and New Orleans, with single fares . as low as $ 29 dollars.
Southwest first served Houston via George Bush Intercontinental in 1971. Southwest served Bush Airport until 1972 and again between 1980 and 2005.
Trumaine Young, a Houston who flies frequently, said she was excited about the change.
“The bags … you don’t have to worry about luggage, the comfort. Every time I travel I want to travel in peace and Southwest is the best thing you can do, ”said Young.
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| Fly between daily Houston (Bush) and: |
Daily first maintenance non-stop until: | One way from: |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (middle way) | 2 flights each way | $ 79 |
| Dallas (Love Field) | 6 flights each way | $ 29 |
| Denver | 3 flights each way | $ 79 |
| Nashville | 3 flights each way | $ 69 |
| New Orleans | 4 flights each way | $ 29 |
All actions at Hobby remain the same. IAH and Southwest Airlines will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday.
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