Southwest Airlines Considers International Expansion

Southwest Airlines is starting discussions with pilots and flight attendants unions about an international expansion.

The carrier said in a statement that it is exploring what new international destinations it could serve with its Boeing 737 fleet. An international expansion would be one of the many changes Southwest has made in the past year to its business model, which include introducing premium seats, adding baggage fees, and partnering with online travel agencies. Southwest also unveiled its new in-house vacation packages platform on Tuesday.

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