Southwest airlines is adding seasonal travel patterns when demand increases and flying time decreases during the summer with new destination to Panama City Beach, while growing in key markets, such as Denver and St. Louis,"
Our continued flight optimization efforts have been hugely successful. We're maximizing the efficiency and profitability of each published flight schedule, thus allowing us to expand our network in new and existing key markets, even in this challenging economic environment."
The May schedule opening includes fares and flight information for previously announced service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport,starting May 23, 2010, via the brand new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).
The carrier also has intentions of adding 15 additional flights to/from Denver beginning in August 2010. Details of the service beginning in August will be announced at a later date.
NEW SERVICE TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA (ECP) BEGINS MAY 23, 2010 (open for sale today - see fare rules below):
Two new daily nonstop roundtrip between Panama City Beach and Nashville (as low as $69 one-way).
Two new daily nonstop roundtrip between Panama City Beach and Houston Hobby (as low as $69 one-way).
Two new daily nonstop roundtrip between Panama City Beach and Baltimore/Washington (as low as $69 one-way).
Two new daily nonstop roundtrip between Panama City Beach and Orlando (as low as $49 one-way).Additionally, the May schedule includes previously announced service of seven daily flights to/from Denver. Southwest has added two additional daily flights to the previously announced service, for a total of nine new flights to/from the Mile High City beginning May 9, 2010.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Houston to Panama City Beach, FL flights
The summer at Houston Airports will be brighter with new leisure destinations.Southwest Airlines brings a brand new route to Houston Hobby airport,TX. On May 23,2010 nonstop service began to Panama City Beach, FL.(HOU ECP cheap tickets as low as $69 one-way).
Sunny days filled with sugary, white sand and emerald waters are waiting for you this summer. The 95-minute flight is offered two times a day.
An additional bonus: The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is only 15 minutes away from the beach, which make Houston passengers less than two hours away from paradise!
“The William P. Hobby (HOU) airports is continually working to deliver new domestic and international non-stop destinations,” says Robert Wigington, deputy director of marketing, communications and community affairs. “We also work to ensure a healthy diversity of flight options, airlines and destinations for Houston's business and leisure travelers. These four new routes are welcomed additions."
Sunny days filled with sugary, white sand and emerald waters are waiting for you this summer. The 95-minute flight is offered two times a day.
An additional bonus: The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is only 15 minutes away from the beach, which make Houston passengers less than two hours away from paradise!
“The William P. Hobby (HOU) airports is continually working to deliver new domestic and international non-stop destinations,” says Robert Wigington, deputy director of marketing, communications and community affairs. “We also work to ensure a healthy diversity of flight options, airlines and destinations for Houston's business and leisure travelers. These four new routes are welcomed additions."
Houston TX to Branson, Missouri flights
AirTran Airways is now offering nonstop service between Houston Hobby (HOU) and Branson, Missouri the “Live Music Show Capital of the World.”
AirTran offers nonstop service between Houston and Branson Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday departing at 3:45 PM and arriving in Branson at 5:21 PM and Sunday departing 10:10 AM and arriving in Branson at 11:46 AM with connecting service through Atlanta daily. Southwest Airlines announced May 2, 2011 that it has closed on its purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran Holdings, Inc, the former parent company of AirTran Airways. “These nonstop flights are a great convenience,” stated world-renowned country music legend, Mickey Gilley. “Both Branson and Houston are home to me, and it’s exciting to bring these two destinations together.”
Branson has something for everyone, all at an incredible value. Offering more than 50 live performance theaters, dozens of attractions from museums to zip lines to caves, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an award winning theme park, abundant dining options and shopping galore. Branson is a unique and affordable, family-friendly vacation destination.
FlyBranson Travel Services, located in the Branson Airport, can assist with everything Branson, including airfare, lodging, shows, attractions, golf and more with select vacation packages, shows and attractions at up to 50% off. For more information visit FlyBransonTravel.com. To make reservations or for more information regarding Branson Airport and its services, call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541) or 417-334-8857 or visit FlyBranson.com. To book airfare directly, visit AirTran.com, About Branson Airport: Opening its doors May of 2009, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately
AirTran offers nonstop service between Houston and Branson Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday departing at 3:45 PM and arriving in Branson at 5:21 PM and Sunday departing 10:10 AM and arriving in Branson at 11:46 AM with connecting service through Atlanta daily. Southwest Airlines announced May 2, 2011 that it has closed on its purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran Holdings, Inc, the former parent company of AirTran Airways. “These nonstop flights are a great convenience,” stated world-renowned country music legend, Mickey Gilley. “Both Branson and Houston are home to me, and it’s exciting to bring these two destinations together.”
Branson has something for everyone, all at an incredible value. Offering more than 50 live performance theaters, dozens of attractions from museums to zip lines to caves, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an award winning theme park, abundant dining options and shopping galore. Branson is a unique and affordable, family-friendly vacation destination.
FlyBranson Travel Services, located in the Branson Airport, can assist with everything Branson, including airfare, lodging, shows, attractions, golf and more with select vacation packages, shows and attractions at up to 50% off. For more information visit FlyBransonTravel.com. To make reservations or for more information regarding Branson Airport and its services, call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541) or 417-334-8857 or visit FlyBranson.com. To book airfare directly, visit AirTran.com, About Branson Airport: Opening its doors May of 2009, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately
Friday, July 15, 2011
charter flights Houston to Luanda West Africa
Atlas Air, a new airline at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), launched a premium passenger private charter service on behalf of the United States-Africa Energy Association (USAEA).
The service, known as the "Houston Express," has been made possible by a commercial arrangement with USAEA's agent, SonAir-Servico Aereo, S.A. (SonAir), an Angolan company.
Atlas Air is operating three weekly nonstop flights between IAH and Luanda, Angola. The flights depart Houston at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the 14-hour, 20 minute eastbound journey, returning from Luanda on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with a flight time of 15 hours and five minutes.
The newly customized Boeing 747-400 aircraft, provided by SonAir's parent company, features 10 First Class, 143 Business Class and 36 Economy Class seats with the latest in-flight entertainment and comfort.
"The Houston Airport System welcomes Atlas Air to Bush Intercontinental Airport to operate charter flights to Luanda, Angola, and West Africa from Houston," says Mario C. Diaz, director of aviation. "We are excited to be the global gateway for Houston-based firms that benefit from the new Houston Express."
"This is an important moment for our company as we leverage our record of reliability and operational excellence as the largest Boeing 747-400 freighter provider in the world to introduce outsourced charter passenger service," said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAWW. "We are delighted to work closely and cooperatively with SonAir to make the Houston Express a world-class, comfortable experience."
SonAir is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonangol Group, the multinational energy company of Angola and a member of USAEA.
USAEA's members include many of the leading U.S. energy companies involved in the exploration and development of petroleum resources in West Africa. Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola.
Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and administrative center.
The service, known as the "Houston Express," has been made possible by a commercial arrangement with USAEA's agent, SonAir-Servico Aereo, S.A. (SonAir), an Angolan company.
Atlas Air is operating three weekly nonstop flights between IAH and Luanda, Angola. The flights depart Houston at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the 14-hour, 20 minute eastbound journey, returning from Luanda on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with a flight time of 15 hours and five minutes.
The newly customized Boeing 747-400 aircraft, provided by SonAir's parent company, features 10 First Class, 143 Business Class and 36 Economy Class seats with the latest in-flight entertainment and comfort.
"The Houston Airport System welcomes Atlas Air to Bush Intercontinental Airport to operate charter flights to Luanda, Angola, and West Africa from Houston," says Mario C. Diaz, director of aviation. "We are excited to be the global gateway for Houston-based firms that benefit from the new Houston Express."
"This is an important moment for our company as we leverage our record of reliability and operational excellence as the largest Boeing 747-400 freighter provider in the world to introduce outsourced charter passenger service," said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAWW. "We are delighted to work closely and cooperatively with SonAir to make the Houston Express a world-class, comfortable experience."
SonAir is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonangol Group, the multinational energy company of Angola and a member of USAEA.
USAEA's members include many of the leading U.S. energy companies involved in the exploration and development of petroleum resources in West Africa. Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola.
Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and administrative center.
united move to Terminal C at IAH Airport
United Airlines has now moved all flight operations from the Terminal A facility to Terminal C at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IHA, putting them in closer proximity to their Star Alliance partner, Continental Airlines.
“This is one of those moves that makes perfect sense from an operational standpoint,” says Ian Wadsworth, chief commercial officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS). “The Star Alliance has the two airlines working closely together and now the logistics are going to reflect that partnership.”
This accessibility is especially important for those passengers who are following a Star Alliance itinerary which calls for them to not only switch planes in Houston, but also switch airlines.
In the past, those passengers had to leave the secured side of Terminal A, then make their way over to Terminal C before proceeding through another security checkpoint in order to reach their second aircraft.
Now that the two airlines are operating in the same terminal, those passengers can simply walk from one gate to another, within the same building.
It’s a layout which offers greater convenience for United Airlines’ customers, but making sure that those customers are aware of the move prior to their arrival can be a challenge.
That’s why the airlines involved and members of the Houston Airport System have been meeting together for several weeks, in an effort to ensure that customers know exactly where the new amenities will be located.
The outreach effort has involved dozens of signs installed at key locations, alerting customers to the fact that ticket counters, baggage claim offices, and the planes themselves have all been moved to the new location at Terminal C.
The move also required a tremendous amount of cooperation between the airlines, HAS staff and federal agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“This is one of those moves that makes perfect sense from an operational standpoint,” says Ian Wadsworth, chief commercial officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS). “The Star Alliance has the two airlines working closely together and now the logistics are going to reflect that partnership.”
This accessibility is especially important for those passengers who are following a Star Alliance itinerary which calls for them to not only switch planes in Houston, but also switch airlines.
In the past, those passengers had to leave the secured side of Terminal A, then make their way over to Terminal C before proceeding through another security checkpoint in order to reach their second aircraft.
Now that the two airlines are operating in the same terminal, those passengers can simply walk from one gate to another, within the same building.
It’s a layout which offers greater convenience for United Airlines’ customers, but making sure that those customers are aware of the move prior to their arrival can be a challenge.
That’s why the airlines involved and members of the Houston Airport System have been meeting together for several weeks, in an effort to ensure that customers know exactly where the new amenities will be located.
The outreach effort has involved dozens of signs installed at key locations, alerting customers to the fact that ticket counters, baggage claim offices, and the planes themselves have all been moved to the new location at Terminal C.
The move also required a tremendous amount of cooperation between the airlines, HAS staff and federal agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Southwest Adds flights to houston hobby airport
Southwest Airlines Adds Additional Service at houston hobby airport HOU in March 2011
Just in time for Spring Break, Southwest Airlines is adding two brand new routes and additional flights to four cities.
Beginning on Sunday, March 13, 2011 Southwest introduces daily service to/from Hobby Airport and Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS) in South Carolina.
Flights to Greenville/Spartanburg depart HOU at 1:25 p.m. and arrive at 4:35 p.m. The return flight departs GSP at 1:55 p.m., arriving to HOU at 3:35 p.m.
Flights depart Hobby daily at 11:00 a.m. to Charleston, arriving 2:20 p.m. The return flight departs CHS at 10:30 a.m., arriving to HOU at 12:25 p.m. Beginning Saturday, March 12, 2011,
Southwest will increase the frequency of flights to:
Baltimore, Maryland (BWI) will increase to four daily flights
Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) five daily
Orlando, Florida (MCO) five daily flights
San Antonio, Texas (SAT) will increase by one flight daily to six daily flights
Southwest Gates
20-24 and 40-51 in the Central Concourse.
Ticketing
You can purchase tickets at the Central Concourse ticket counter. The ticket counter is open from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.
E-Ticket Check-In Kiosks
Located in the lobby near the A Concourse Security Checkpoint, across from the Central Concourse ticket counter, and across from the Central Concourse Security Checkpoint.
Baggage
The baggage claim is on the lower level.
Fly By Lanes
The Fly By lane is a priority security lane available to Business SelectTM Customers and Rapid Rewards® A-List Members. To enter the Fly By security lane you will need to show one of two credentials to the designated TSA screener:
1. Rapid Rewards A-List Members will show their A-List identification card.
2. Customers who purchased Business Select will show their boarding pass.
WiFi
Available in Central Concourse
High Speed Internet
Available in Central Concourse
Workstations
No Information Available
Power Stations
No Information Available
Business Stations
Meeting room on Concourse C which can be booked through a SSR at (713) 640-3000. The airport offers a wheelchair-accessible meeting room on Concourse C which can be booked through a SSR. Bureau de change can provide fax and photocopying facilities. Paid for Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the terminal. Meeting and event rooms for up to 150 people are available at the Holiday Inn (713) 946-8900; less than 1km (0.6 miles) from the terminal building. Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the terminal.
Just in time for Spring Break, Southwest Airlines is adding two brand new routes and additional flights to four cities.
Beginning on Sunday, March 13, 2011 Southwest introduces daily service to/from Hobby Airport and Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) and Charleston (CHS) in South Carolina.
Flights to Greenville/Spartanburg depart HOU at 1:25 p.m. and arrive at 4:35 p.m. The return flight departs GSP at 1:55 p.m., arriving to HOU at 3:35 p.m.
Flights depart Hobby daily at 11:00 a.m. to Charleston, arriving 2:20 p.m. The return flight departs CHS at 10:30 a.m., arriving to HOU at 12:25 p.m. Beginning Saturday, March 12, 2011,
Southwest will increase the frequency of flights to:
Baltimore, Maryland (BWI) will increase to four daily flights
Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) five daily
Orlando, Florida (MCO) five daily flights
San Antonio, Texas (SAT) will increase by one flight daily to six daily flights
Southwest Gates
20-24 and 40-51 in the Central Concourse.
Ticketing
You can purchase tickets at the Central Concourse ticket counter. The ticket counter is open from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday and from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.
E-Ticket Check-In Kiosks
Located in the lobby near the A Concourse Security Checkpoint, across from the Central Concourse ticket counter, and across from the Central Concourse Security Checkpoint.
Baggage
The baggage claim is on the lower level.
Fly By Lanes
The Fly By lane is a priority security lane available to Business SelectTM Customers and Rapid Rewards® A-List Members. To enter the Fly By security lane you will need to show one of two credentials to the designated TSA screener:
1. Rapid Rewards A-List Members will show their A-List identification card.
2. Customers who purchased Business Select will show their boarding pass.
WiFi
Available in Central Concourse
High Speed Internet
Available in Central Concourse
Workstations
No Information Available
Power Stations
No Information Available
Business Stations
Meeting room on Concourse C which can be booked through a SSR at (713) 640-3000. The airport offers a wheelchair-accessible meeting room on Concourse C which can be booked through a SSR. Bureau de change can provide fax and photocopying facilities. Paid for Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the terminal. Meeting and event rooms for up to 150 people are available at the Holiday Inn (713) 946-8900; less than 1km (0.6 miles) from the terminal building. Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the terminal.
Houston Airport new x-ray Scanning Equipment
The latest technological advances in passenger screening will soon be on display and in operation at both commercial airports in Houston, according to an announcement from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The new screening method is called “Advanced Imaging Technology” (AIT) and it’s already begun to arrive in Houston.The machines’ arrival is part of a nationwide allocation program overseen by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program calls for 39 different airport facilities to receive the AIT technology in 2010.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is scheduled to receive a total of 18 AIT machines, while an additional 6 are slated for installation at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
United States Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee was on hand at IAH when the news broke that Houston would be part of the latest wave of distribution, and she says the selection of her hometown makes perfect sense.
“Houston is an international city, intricately connected to the global economy and the movement of goods and people around the globe,” said the Congresswoman. “Unfortunately, this also exposes Houston to the risks associated with a large and active transit hub. Implementation of AIT at our airports ensures that we keep our city and our local citizens secure as we move into the future.”
TSA administrator John Pistole, who was in Houston recently visiting IAH, used the opportunity to lay out a broad agenda for the many TSA employees who had gathered to hear his remarks.
“We intend to have TSA operating as a national security, counter-terrorism-line of defense, using the latest intelligence and technology to prevent bad people from doing bad things,” said Pistole. “My second priority is to engage and support the workforce and third is to engage external shareholders and the traveling public who have input on how we do our business.”
Once the AIT machines are fully operational, Houston passengers will be asked to enter the unit with their feet slightly spread apart and their arms raised overhead. While the customer is in this specified position, an x-ray type image is taken which allows TSA staff to better detect threats such as weapons, explosives or other objects which may be concealed under layers of clothing.
Trained screeners review the x-ray type image in a separate room, but TSA officials stress that no image is ever stored for any reason and each passenger can opt for a different method of screening, should they feel uncomfortable with the AIT units.
The new screening method is called “Advanced Imaging Technology” (AIT) and it’s already begun to arrive in Houston.The machines’ arrival is part of a nationwide allocation program overseen by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program calls for 39 different airport facilities to receive the AIT technology in 2010.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is scheduled to receive a total of 18 AIT machines, while an additional 6 are slated for installation at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
United States Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee was on hand at IAH when the news broke that Houston would be part of the latest wave of distribution, and she says the selection of her hometown makes perfect sense.
“Houston is an international city, intricately connected to the global economy and the movement of goods and people around the globe,” said the Congresswoman. “Unfortunately, this also exposes Houston to the risks associated with a large and active transit hub. Implementation of AIT at our airports ensures that we keep our city and our local citizens secure as we move into the future.”
TSA administrator John Pistole, who was in Houston recently visiting IAH, used the opportunity to lay out a broad agenda for the many TSA employees who had gathered to hear his remarks.
“We intend to have TSA operating as a national security, counter-terrorism-line of defense, using the latest intelligence and technology to prevent bad people from doing bad things,” said Pistole. “My second priority is to engage and support the workforce and third is to engage external shareholders and the traveling public who have input on how we do our business.”
Once the AIT machines are fully operational, Houston passengers will be asked to enter the unit with their feet slightly spread apart and their arms raised overhead. While the customer is in this specified position, an x-ray type image is taken which allows TSA staff to better detect threats such as weapons, explosives or other objects which may be concealed under layers of clothing.
Trained screeners review the x-ray type image in a separate room, but TSA officials stress that no image is ever stored for any reason and each passenger can opt for a different method of screening, should they feel uncomfortable with the AIT units.
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