Southwest launches five Southern California routes — adds Hawaii service and boosts San Diego frequencies for 2026

Southwest Airlines will add five routes from Southern California in 2026, including new Hawaii service and record-setting frequency at San Diego International, expanding its Greater Los Angeles network. Most new flights link California with Alaska Airlines' Pacific Northwest hubs and Hawaiian destinations as Southwest's schedule extends through Sept. 2026.

Discovered 2025-11-25T11:08:02.547469-08:00 | 2025-11-25T11:08:02.547469-08:00

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  • Directly targets markets affected by Alaska Airlines' West Coast network reshuffle, escalating competition on California–PNW and Hawaii city pairs.
  • Adds five routes and higher San Diego frequencies as Southwest extends its schedule through Sept. 2026; suppliers have warned the carrier's network shifts could add roughly 150,000 passengers per day, with implications for ground handling, airport slots and distribution systems.
  • Reinforces Southwest's broader commercial momentum following a surprise Q3 profit and raised demand outlook, signalling continued network aggressiveness into 2026.

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