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Southwest Airlines to add Belize flights

Southwest Airlines today said it plans to begin flights to tropical Belize next fall as part of its continuing international expansion.

The flights, which are subject to government approval, will be offered between Houston and Belize City.

It will be Southwest's second destination in Central America, where the airline has already announced plans to fly to Costa Rica from Baltimore beginning in March.

Southwest plans to offer connecting flights to Belize from other cities, including Phoenix. No airlines offer non-stop flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Belize, a popular scuba diving spot whose attractions include Hol Chan Marine Reserve, home to Shark Ray Alley.

Tickets to Belize won't go on sale until the airline receives approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate the route. The service is scheduled to begin in October.

Southwest, which is building its first international terminal at Houston's Hobby Airport, also said it plans to offer flights between Houston and Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City as well as Costa Rica.

Southwest began international flights in July. The airline's initial routes were flights previously operated by AirTran Airways, which the airline acquired in 2011.

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Southwest Plans to Begin Flights to Belize

Southwest Airlines expects to begin flights to Belize City next year as it expands international service.

The airline said Thursday that it will fly to Belize from Houston beginning next October.

Southwest said that it also plans to fly to four destinations in Mexico ? Mexico City, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos ? and to San Jose, Costa Rica, from a new international concourse being built at Houston's Hobby Airport. Southwest needs federal government approval for the flights.

The plan puts Southwest in head-to-head competition with United Airlines, which flies to all those locations from Houston's larger airport, Bush Intercontinental. Low-fare rival Spirit Airlines has announced that it will begin flying several of the same routes in May.

Southwest has taken over flights to Mexico and the Caribbean that were operated by AirTran Airways, which Southwest bought in 2011 and is now shutting down. AirTran's last flight will be Dec. 28. International flights represent only about 1 percent of Southwest's operation, far less than at United, Delta and American.

Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. were up 67 cents to $42.15 in afternoon trading Thursday. They have doubled this year.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Ticket Sales for Belize/Houston Flights

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly announced yesterday, May 13, 2015, that tickets for their Belize flights started to go on sale as of 3a.m., Thursday, May 14. Southwest Airlines has announced that it will be adding flights to Belize City from Houston starting October 15, 2015.

Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop flights to Costa Rica, Belize and Jamaica from Hobby Airport's international terminal which puts the airline in head-to-head competition with United Airlines, which flies to all those locations from Houston's larger airport, George Bush Intercontinental.

Southwest Airlines is known for allowing free baggage on your flight (up to two 50lb bags) and no additional fees for changing tickets. Both American and United are known to charge for bags and ticket adjustments.

Senior Advisor in Communications for Southwest Airlines, Brad Hawkins, visited San Pedro, Belize in February of this year and met with Tropic Air personnel Julie Kee and Anthony Hunt who is also the Chairman of the Belize Aviation Development Committee to further iron out details and connections with the aviation community in the country. He stressed that Southwest Airlines is the number one carrier in the United States, indicating that the airline is not just for budget travelers, but for all kinds of travelers who will be coming to Belize.

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I just checked their website. Awesome fares starting mid-Oct from my area of the world. I think it priced less than $400 round trip. Plus 2 free checked bags. Can't beat that!


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Southwest Airlines releases prices for Belize


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Just got this from Airfarewatchdog.com

Fares To Belize City, Belize (BZE)
Visit our Belize City page for up-to-date fares
International Airfares See All Fares �

Austin, TX (AUS)
Southwest $335RT ▸

Chicago, IL (MDW)
Southwest $355RT ▸

Dallas, TX (DAL)
Southwest $335RT ▸

Houston, TX (HOU)
Southwest $280RT ▸

Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Southwest $375RT ▸

New Orleans, LA (MSY)
Southwest $355RT ▸

Oakland, CA (OAK)
Southwest $375RT ▸

Oklahoma City, OK (OKC)
Southwest $355RT ▸





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