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NEW PLACES, NEW PARTNER: SOUTHWEST SETS SIGHTS ON ST. MAARTEN AND BEGINS NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH EVA AIR
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended its flight schedule with more routes to new places offering inspiration to book travel through June 3, 2026. It also introduced a new international partnership with EVA Air that's on sale now and shared a third new destination for 2026, St. Maarten in the Caribbean.
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