- Southwest Airlines (LUV +0.4%) extends its bookable flight schedule through April 24, 2022, allowing customers to plan and book their early 2022.
- With the continued rise in Austin's population, Southwest plans to increase service on March 10, 2022 by more than 20 flights a day with nonstop service between Austin and nine new and returning destinations. In total, Southwest now will offer nonstop service between Austin and 46 destinations on up to 105 departures a day.
- The airline also plans to expands its network of service by offering additional options for Hawaii travelers, and flying new point-to-point routes between the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
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- Morgan Stanley sees Southwest Airlines as the "sweet spot" for a COVID-19 rebound as it's heavily levered to a U.S. recovery. Its price target is $80, implying 64% upside.