Iconic pop star Taylor Swift is making her way back to the U.S. for more “Eras Tour” shows following a successful run in Europe to please her devoted fans — known as “Swifties” — in America. To assist fans in reaching the tour dates, budget airline Southwest is stepping up by adding more flights across the country.
The airline has introduced at least 10 new flights to cities hosting Taylor Swift’s tour dates in the U.S. These flights are now available for booking.
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For one of the routes, fans can board Southwest’s flight 22, a tribute to the singer’s hit song of the same name. Another flight, 1989, honors Taylor Swift’s birth year and one of her albums.
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Southwest has announced the following upcoming flight dates:
- Oct. 17, flight 22 from Baltimore/Washington to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood; flight 1989 from Nashville to Miami
- Oct. 20, flight 1313 from Miami to Nashville; flight 1213 from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood to Baltimore/Washington
- Oct. 24, flights to New Orleans from Austin and Baltimore/Washington
- Oct. 25, flights from Dallas and San Antonio to New Orleans
- Oct. 27, additional flights for returning fans, with one extra flight added “to each of those cities”
Southwest also reminds passengers that “just like your first two checked bags, bracelets fly free!”
