Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it has added Anchorage, Alaska, to its routes. File Photo by Larry W. Smith/EPA
Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Southwest air announced Thursday it's adding Alaska's Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to its list of destinations beginning in early 2026.
It's the fifth new destination Southwest has added this year. The company will fly to 122 airports next year.
"We're adding destinations that once seemed inconceivable for Southwest in order to build a route network that creates new experiences and more possibilities than ever before," said Andrew Watterson, chief operating officer at Southwest Airlines, in a statement. "We look forward to connecting our customers to the rich history and culture of Anchorage and connecting the 49th state to our vast domestic network."
The addition could be a boost to Alaska tourism.
