Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) introducing nonstop, daily flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI), once daily; Chicago (Midway), once daily; Dallas (Love Field), once daily; and Nashville, three times a day.

The announcement marks the entry of the airline into the market, and increases the number of cities serviced by VPS to 52.

Year-round flights are currently scheduled to commence May 6, 2021 bringing additional connecting or same-plane service to more than 50 cities, with added nonstop service to Chicago (Midway) beginning June 6, 2021. This new service is available for purchase now at Southwest.

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“As families begin traveling again, they’re searching for outdoor spaces.

Here in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, we’re fortunate to offer them opportunities to get out on the water, enjoy the beaches and even discover some off-the-beaten track adventures,” commented Jennifer Adams, director, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism. “Southwest Airlines is an incredibly valuable partnership for us. These new, direct routes provide an easy, affordable way for travelers who are not yet familiar with us to check us out, and invite those who are familiar to return, and perhaps try out something new they hadn’t considered before.

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