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Southwest airlines coming to Branson

South County Mail - ‎Aug 29, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great customer service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' vice president of airport affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Plans New Service To Branson, Mo.

AviationNews.net - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
Southwest announced that the carrier will add a 79th destination to its route map with service to Branson, Mo., beginning in March 2013. Southwest will institute service in Branson on March 9, 2013, with daily flights offering nonstop service to Dallas, Houston ...

Southwest adds daily flight from Midway to Branson

ABC7Chicago.com - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
Southwest adds daily flight from Midway to Branson; Spirit adds flight to Houston. Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The Southwest Airlines logo is seen at the Burbank Airport on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. (KABC Photo). Tags: consumer. Comment Now; Email · Print ...

New Chicago to Houston, Branson service announced

Chicago Tribune - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
The once-daily flight will depart Chicago at 8:15 p.m.. Southwest Airlines said it will begin once-a-day flights from Chicago Midway airport to Branson March 9. The airline did not announce flight times. gkarp@tribune.com. Copyright © 2012, Chicago Tribune ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KBIA - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Branson through the clouds

Amarillo.com (blog) - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
So that answers the question of Branson having a serviceable airport. It does -- Branson Airport, privately owned and operated that also serves Frontier Airlines and something called Branson AirExpress. Of course, fans of Jim Stafford must factor in the cost ...

Southwest Airlines Takes Over AirTran Service to Branson Airport

khozradio - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
Branson Airport officials announced that Southwest Airlines would begin service to Branson beginning March 9th. The service will include daily nonstop flights from Branson to Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway, and one Saturday nonstop ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KRCG - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
BRANSON (AP) -- Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of its ...

Southwest Airlines gives Branson Airport details

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 28, 2012‎
The Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, along with Branson Airport, announced the details in the morning, but in the evening held a splashy ceremony in front of the Branson Landing fountains with short speeches from Gov. Jay Nixon, Montgomery, singer Tony ...

Branson Airport Holds Pep Rally to Announce Southwest's March Launch

OzarksFirst.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. -- Branson Airport held a pep rally at Branson Landing Monday evening to announce the start of Southwest Airline service: March 9, 2013 . Gov. Jay Nixon joined representatives of Southwest Airlines, Branson Airport, and other local elected ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KAIT - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

Sacramento Bee - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. -- Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of its ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

Belleville News Democrat - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

WGEM - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights

KOAM-TV - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
The 3-year-old Branson Airport is private owned. Southwest Airlines vice president Bob Montgomery says the company also considered service to and from the larger Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, but found the numbers didn't add up.

Southwest Airlines taking over AirTran service at Branson, revising flights

The Republic - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
BRANSON, Mo. — Southwest Airlines will add nonstop daily service to one city but drop direct flights to another when it begins flying from Missouri's Branson Airport next year. Southwest announced Monday that it will take over the Branson operations of its ...

Southwest expands Newark service

Travel Weekly - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Also on that date, Southwest will take over service to Branson, Mo., that is currently operated by its AirTran subsidiary. Southwest will fly daily to Dallas Love Field, Houston Hobby and Chicago Midway, plus every Saturday to Orlando. AirTran currently serves ...

Southwest Airlines announces three daily, nonstop flights from Branson

KY3 - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Branson, Mo. -- Southwest Airlines announced Monday it will begin daily, non-stop service to three cities in March 2013. The commitment from Southwest is a big one for the small Branson Airport that in its three-year history has yet to break even. Southwest's ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Supply Chain Digital (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review USA (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review India (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

African Business Review (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review Canada (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review Europe (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Exec Digital (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Business Review Australia (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines announces arrival date in Branson

Branson Tri-Lakes news - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest to launch Houston-Branson service

Bizjournals.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Southwest also will offer one Saturday-only nonstop flight between Branson and Orlando, and it will expand some of its other routes — including nonstop service between Austin and Newark Liberty International Airport — from March 9 to April 12 for the spring ...

Southwest launches Austin to Newark flight

Bizjournals.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
... Photography/Corbis. Southwest Airlines Co. will begin offering service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Newark, N.J. next spring. ... The once-a-day flight from Austin to Newark Liberty International Airport will begin March 9. Southwest (NYSE: ...

Southwest Airlines jet lands at Spirit of St. Louis Airport

STLtoday.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Passengers on board Southwest Flight 3789 from Denver were either taken to Lambert by bus or were picked up at Spirit airport, said Ashley Dillon, a Southwest spokeswoman. Dillon said the plane had circled Lambert "a couple of times" but was unable to ...
 

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights for 2013

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
That issue was settled in January when Southwest announced it intended to serve the Branson Airport. Then in July, the airport and airline announced they had signed a multiyear deal and that service would begin the first half of 2013. Montgomery said that ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Sacramento Bee - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines announces Branson flights for 2013

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Beginning March 9, Southwest Airlines will fly from Branson with daily nonstop flights to Dallas, Chicago's Midway airport and Houston's Hobby airport. In addition, Southwest will also have weekly Saturday service between Branson and Orlando.

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

SYS-CON Media (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines announces it will begin Branson service March 9, 2013

KY3 - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
HOLLISTER, Mo. -- Southwest Airlines announced Monday that service to and from Branson Airport will start March 9, 2013, offering daily flights to three destinations from the privately-owned airport. In a news release that followed a post that was later pulled ...

Southwest Airlines to fly to Branson beginning next March

Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
“Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great customer service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson,” said Bob Montgomery, Southwest's vice president of airport affairs. “We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Virtual Press Office (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

PR Newswire (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. : Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights ...

4-traders - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

DigitalJournal.com (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

Daily Markets - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
“Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson,” said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. “We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines Announces Fares And Flights To Branson, Missouri

MarketWatch (press release) - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
"Southwest Airlines is proud to bring low fares, great Customer Service, and our red-bellied 737s to Branson," said Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Airport Affairs. "We are looking forward to serving the community and offering more new ...

Southwest Airlines to make major announcement in Branson this evening

KY3 - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Southwest Airlines to make major announcement in Branson this evening. Gov. Jay Nixon will be on hand and will be joined by officials from Southwest Airlines, local elected officials, area business leaders and leaders of Branson Airport for what they bill as ...

Southwest plane diverts to small St. Louis airport

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
LOUIS — A Southwest Airlines flight scheduled to land at Lambert Airport in St. Louis instead landed at a smaller suburban airport because of a thunderstorm and a shortage of fuel, a Southwest spokeswoman said Monday. Southwest Flight 3789 was ...

KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgFlight diverts to small St. Louis airport

KOAM-TV - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgFlight diverts to small St. Louis airport .... (AP) - No one is hurt but there were tense moments after a Southwest Airlines jet was forced to divert from the main airport in St. Louis and land at a smaller one about 15 miles away.

Southwest Pep Rally Today at Branson Landing

HometownDailyNews.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
It's called the biggest pep rally ever in Branson, and it's being held today to announce the latest on the arrival of Southwest Airlines. The Branson Airport will host state and local officials for the announcement, with prizes and entertainment for everyone on ...

Southwest Pep Rally Today at Branson Landing

KRZK Radio - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
It's called the biggest pep rally ever in Branson, and it's being held today to announce the latest on the arrival of Southwest Airlines. The Branson Airport will host state and local officials for the announcement, with prizes and entertainment for everyone on ...

Southwest Airlines to Announce Its Plans for Branson

OzarksFirst.com - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
In July, the Branson Airport announced it signed a multi-year deal with Southwest to fly out of its facility. Southwest purchased Air Tran, which is one of the airlines currently serving Branson. The transition from Air Tran to Southwest is already underway.

Southwest Airlines Coming To Branson Airport

KTTS - ‎Aug 27, 2012‎
Southwest Airlines is coming to Branson Airport and Governor Jay Nixon will be there when the announcement at made at five this afternoon. The airline is set to announce when it will start service from Branson and which cities will be served by Southwest.