DALLAS - Southwest Airlines Co. announced it will begin international service for Indianapolis travelers with new weekly service to Cancun, Mexico as the carrier extends its schedule through April 6, 2018. The new flights between Cancun and Indianapolis will operate seasonally on Saturdays beginning March 10, 2018.
"Our Customers' passion for Southwest keeps us going strong in Indianapolis, and our addition of nonstop service to Cancun is another example of providing the service Customers are asking for," said Katherine Findlay, a Southwest Airlines Vice President and executive sponsor of Indianapolis, during a news conference at Indianapolis International Airport. "The opening of our 17th international gateway comes just in time for spring break, giving travelers a quicker route to a much-needed vacation."
As part of today's flight schedule extension, the carrier is also offering new international service beginning March 8, 2018 between Ft. Lauderdale and Aruba. Additionally, new nonstop service offered daily between Milwaukee and Houston (Hobby) will allow connections to destinations such as Belize, Cancun and Mexico City.
Southwest begins seasonal weekly service on Saturdays between Detroit and Tampa as well as Omaha and Tampa.
