Southwest Airlines officially opened its new home in Terminal E at Philadelphia International. The recently completed $45 million Terminal E expansion features seven new aircraft gates, a 500-seat holding area, new restrooms, a mini-food court with new concessions, and a new piece of permanent artwork installed as part of the city's Percent for Art Program. Also announced is a new Philadelphia-Boston route beginning June 27, 2010, with fares starting at $59 one-way.
"This new facility, that now allows us to operate out of one concourse, is a wonderful example of both Southwest Airlines and the City of Philadelphia working together in a public-private partnership to enhance air travel for the entire City," stated Bob Montgomery, Southwest Airlines vice president of properties. "I know all of our hard-working Southwest Employees here in Philadelphia can't wait to continue providing our legendary Customer Service from our new home in Terminal E."
Beginning June 27, the carrier is starting new service between Philadelphia and Boston Logan (BOS). Southwest will start with five daily nonstops between the two cities with fares as low as $59 one-way. This low introductory fare is now on sale and also includes travel between Philadelphia and Southwest's other Boston-area airports: T. F. Green Airport in Providence (PVD) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH (MHT). Purchase by April 18 for travel June 27, 2010 through August 13,2010. Visit blog post www.blogsouthwest.com.
"Southwest's new Philadelphia - Boston route is yet another excellent addition to Philadelphia International Airport's existing non-stop air service lineup," said Mark Gale, CEO of Philadelphia International Airport. "Competition on any of our routes is wonderful news for our patrons as it typically provides a greater choice in product offerings, flight schedules and lower fares. We applaud Southwest's decision to inaugurate this service and are looking forward to its success."
