Southwest Airlines today announced that Expedia Group has become the first major online travel agency to offer Southwest flights. The agreement covers the airline’s entire network of 117 destinations in 11 countries.
On Wednesday (February 26, 2025), Southwest Airlines announced the launch of a new partnership with Expedia Group, where the major online travel agency will offer Southwest flights across the carrier’s entire network of 117 destinations in 11 countries. This applies to the Group’s portfolio of brands, including Expedia, Travelocity, Hotwire, Orbitz and CheapTickets. The partnership boosts visibility for Southwest Airlines, while leveraging Expedia Group’s advanced data analytics and AI-driven tools, which help airlines to reach over 10 million average daily visitors across the Group’s websites. Customers will be able to book Southwest flights across the Expedia Group’s platforms starting Thursday, February 27, 2025.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Southwest Airlines’ EVP – Customer and Brand, Tony Roach, said,
“We are pleased to continue broadening our distribution network through this cost-effective agreement with Expedia. We look forward to welcoming new travelers to our extensive network, inviting them to experience our unique Southwest Hospitality.”
Also commenting on the new partnership, Expedia Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Greg Schulze, 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.”
Founded in 1971, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has distinguished itself by offering exemplary customer service delivered by over 72,000 team members at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest offers a robust point-to-point network with a strong presence across leisure and business markets. During peak travel seasons, the airline operates more than 4,000 daily departures, and in 2024, Southwest carried over 140 million customers. Southwest also continues to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering customers the opportunity to help the airline offset carbon emissions.
Source: Southwest Airlines