Southwest said it will initially offer the red-eye flights in markets where they have a large presence, such as Hawaii and Las Vegas.
Soon, travelers may be able to catch an overnight flight on Southwest Airlines.The Dallas-based airline confirmed to FOX Television Stations that it hopes to start red-eye flights sometime in the next couple of years. "We’ve previously shared plans to start overnight flying as we look to increase revenue while providing additional service to our customers," a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines said in a statement.
"Before these flights can begin, there’s a wide range of work that needs to be completed which is anticipated to take place over the next few years," she added. This confirmation comes after Southwest’s CEO Bob Jordan called overnight flights a "logical evolution" for the airline in November.
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