Travel Options Surge With New Southwest Service to BWI and
BNA Starting Today
RICHMOND, Va., June 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Richmond
International Airport (RIC) is pleased to announce that Southwest
Airlines has expanded summer service at the airport by adding
twice-daily service to Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and daily
service to Nashville International
Airport (BNA). The new destinations are available to travelers
starting today, June 4, 2024.
"The addition of these two markets is a perfectly timed
enhancement, helping us amplify our support for RIC travelers
during the peak summer travel season," said Capital Region Airport
Commission President and CEO Perry J.
Miller, Ph.D., A.A.E., I.A.P. "BWI offers tremendous
connectivity to more Northeast and Midwest destinations. Plus, our
data and corporate surveys show that demand for more frequent
Nashville service has been growing
– and we went one step further by offering a daily nonstop option.
Southwest and RIC are thrilled that this expanded service will
provide two tremendous solutions to Richmond region travelers."
With these updates, the low-cost carrier is offering the
following routes to/from Richmond
this summer:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – once
daily
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
(BWI) – twice daily
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – once daily
- Denver International Airport
(DEN) – once daily
- Nashville International
Airport (BNA) – once daily
Southwest's plans to add Nashville were previously announced, but the
airline "upgraded" the start date to June from October and
increased frequency from weekly to daily. With this early addition,
Southwest makes it easier than ever to explore the "Music City."
For travelers heading west beyond Nashville, the airline offers abundant
connecting opportunities at BNA.
Further, Baltimore/Washington
is typically among Southwest's top five markets and will offer more
than 200 flights each day on average this summer. With the start
of RIC-BWI service, the two markets will be connected for the
first time since December 2005.
For the most up-to-the-minute information about RIC,
visit their Airport News page today.
About Richmond International
Airport (RIC)
Richmond International Airport's
vision is to move people, business, and commerce to advance the
Richmond region. Nine passenger
airlines and four dedicated cargo carriers offer domestic service
from Richmond International
Airport (RIC) with connecting options to points around the globe.
According to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Airport activities create nearly
16,000 jobs and contribute about $2.1
billion in economic activity annually to Virginia's Capital Region. To learn more,
visit RIC on the web, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or
LinkedIn.
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