Southwest Expands Flights to Puerto Rico

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) said it is expanding its footprint beyond the 48 contiguous states with new nonstop service to Puerto Rico.

The service from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Orlando and Tampa Bay, Fla., will be added to AirTran Airways's current services between San Juan and Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Atlanta. Southwest acquired the fellow discounter last year and continues to integrate AirTran into its company.

"Southwest celebrates San Juan, Puerto Rico, as our first venture beyond the continental United States," AirTran President Bob Jordan said. "AirTran has done a wonderful job establishing a presence in this market, and Southwest is proud to continue that legacy and extend our vast network of destinations, exceptional customer service, and convenient low fares to the San Juan community."