Southwest Airlines® Touches Down as the Official Airline of the SEC with Flights to Get Fans to their Games
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has renewed its position as the Official Airline of the SEC, enhancing its commitment to college football fans. The airline has scheduled 59 flights for 19 games, including 13 SEC games throughout the fall season. Southwest is expanding its services by adding Knoxville, TN as a new destination starting March 2026.
The partnership includes access to SEC Network in their inflight entertainment, allowing passengers to watch games during flights. Southwest serves 117 airports across 11 countries and carried over 140 million customers in 2024, maintaining its position as the largest carrier of nonstop domestic travelers in the United States.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) ha rinnovato il suo ruolo come Compagnia Aerea Ufficiale della SEC, rafforzando il suo impegno verso i tifosi del football universitario. La compagnia ha programmato 59 voli per 19 partite, comprese 13 gare della SEC durante la stagione autunnale. Southwest amplia la sua offerta aggiungendo Knoxville, TN come nuova destinazione a partire da marzo 2026.
La partnership prevede anche l'accesso al SEC Network nell'intrattenimento di bordo, permettendo ai passeggeri di seguire le partite in volo. Southwest opera in 117 aeroporti in 11 paesi e nel 2024 ha trasportato oltre 140 milioni di passeggeri, confermandosi il vettore principale per i voli diretti nazionali negli Stati Uniti.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) ha renovado su posición como la Aerolínea Oficial de la SEC, reforzando su compromiso con los aficionados al fútbol universitario. La aerolínea ha programado 59 vuelos para 19 partidos, incluidos 13 encuentros de la SEC durante la temporada de otoño. Southwest amplía sus servicios incorporando Knoxville, TN como nuevo destino a partir de marzo de 2026.
La alianza incluye acceso a la programación de SEC Network en el entretenimiento a bordo, lo que permite a los pasajeros ver los partidos durante el vuelo. Southwest opera en 117 aeropuertos en 11 países y transportó más de 140 millones de clientes en 2024, manteniéndose como la mayor aerolínea de viajeros nacionales sin escalas en Estados Unidos.
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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) a reconduit son statut de Compagnie aérienne officielle de la SEC, renforçant son engagement envers les fans de football universitaire. La compagnie a programmé 59 vols pour 19 matchs, dont 13 rencontres de la SEC pendant la saison d'automne. Southwest étend ses services en ajoutant Knoxville, TN comme nouvelle destination à partir de mars 2026.
Le partenariat inclut l'accès au SEC Network dans le système de divertissement à bord, permettant aux passagers de regarder les matchs en vol. Southwest dessert 117 aéroports dans 11 pays et a transporté plus de 140 millions de clients en 2024, conservant sa place de premier transporteur pour les trajets domestiques directs aux États-Unis.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) hat seine Position als Offizielle Fluggesellschaft der SEC verlängert und damit sein Engagement für College-Football-Fans ausgebaut. Die Airline hat 59 Flüge für 19 Spiele geplant, darunter 13 SEC-Spiele in der Herbstsaison. Southwest erweitert sein Streckennetz und nimmt ab März 2026 Knoxville, TN als neues Ziel auf.
Die Partnerschaft umfasst zudem den Zugang zum SEC Network im Bordunterhaltungsangebot, sodass Passagiere Spiele während des Flugs verfolgen können. Southwest bedient 117 Flughäfen in 11 Ländern und beförderte 2024 über 140 Millionen Kunden, womit sie weiterhin die größte Fluggesellschaft für Nonstop-Inlandsreisen in den USA ist.
- Addition of 59 new flights for 19 games, including 13 SEC games
- Network expansion with new Knoxville, TN destination in 2026
- Enhanced customer experience with SEC Network access in inflight entertainment
- Strategic partnership strengthening brand presence in college sports market
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Extra flights added for games, access to SEC Network inflight entertainment, and a new destination that gets fans closer to the action in 2026
"Southwest Airlines is proud to be back for another year as the official SEC airline," said , Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines. "SEC Football brings people together, and Southwest connects people to what matters most to them, so it is the perfect partnership for us to unite fans. With more flight options to games across our network, and live access inflight, we are thrilled fans can cheer on their team in the air or on the ground."
As the Official Airline of the Southeastern Conference, Southwest has 59 flights for 19 games throughout the fall, including . Southwest also , as a destination starting in March for fans celebrating next football season and beyond.
To book upcoming travel for this year's SEC season, please visit . Follow Southwest Airlines' social channels @SouthwestAir (, , and ) for more of the latest news from the maverick airline.
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