Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia


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The move marks another major shift for Southwest, which had long resisted online travel agencies and encouraged direct bookings as a way to boost customer loyalty.

Southwest Airlines flights will be available on Expedia, marking the first time customers can book trips with the carrier through an online travel agency, Expedia announced Wednesday. 

The entirety of Southwest’s network across the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean will be available to book on Expedia and its brands Travelocity, Hotwire, Orbitz and CheapTickets. 

Some Southwest flights are expected to appear on Expedia later today and the rest will be available tomorrow, an Expedia