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Southwest announces first own lounges

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Southwest plans airport lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville from the end of 2027. The project complements further changes to the previous business model, including fixed seat allocation and new comfort offers.

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Southwest to open its first lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville

Source date: 02.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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