Southwest Airlines will add three nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport, the airport's largest operator announced Thursday. Two of the new routes from BNA are to popular international destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. The third nonstop route is to Indianapolis.
Southwest will begin operating the new routes in March 2025.
The low-cost carrier will offer the new international routes from Nashville once a week on Saturdays.
Los Cabos International Airport is located on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, adjacent to the popular tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas. The airport is also a major transportation hub for the region.
Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic is the second largest airport in the Caribbean.
“Continuing to establish additional international routes remains a long-standing goal, and we look forward to adding these dynamic new cities to our list,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
Southwest will offer daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis International Airport.
Last month, Southwest announced that it would end its unique open seating policyThe airline has not yet specified when the seat allocation policy will come into effect. The airline also plans to offer premium seats with more legroom.
In February, Southwest will launch a handful of night flights, including one between Los Angeles and Nashville.
Todd A. Price is a Southern regional reporter for the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at: taprice@gannett.com.
