Expedia Group has announced that Southwest Airlines flights are now available for booking across its platforms, including Expedia, Travelocity, Hotwire, Orbitz, and CheapTickets. This addition covers Southwest's full network of 117 destinations in 11 countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
"We are pleased to continue broadening our distribution network through this cost-effective agreement with Expedia,” said Tony Roach, Executive Vice President Customer & Brand at Southwest Airlines. “We look forward to welcoming new travelers to our extensive network, inviting them to experience our unique Southwest Hospitality."
Greg Schulze, Expedia Group Chief Commercial Officer, added, "Southwest Airlines is a beloved brand known for its customer-first service and operational excellence. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to offer the most travel options and deliver exceptional value to our customers."
Through this partnership, Expedia Group will use its data analytics and AI tools to connect Southwest with its more than 10 million daily visitors.
Travelers can begin booking select Southwest flights now, with full availability expected by Thursday.