Southwest adds Austin and Nashville nonstop flights to Guanacaste starting June 2027
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- Southwest Airlines will launch direct flights from Austin‑Bergstrom to Guanacaste on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 June to 1 August 2027, and from Nashville on Saturdays from 5 June to 31 July 2027.
- Both routes will be operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft seating 175 passengers; the Austin service restores a nonstop link that previously did not exist, while the Nashville service continues a schedule announced for February‑April 2027. Airport officials said the new flights will strengthen connectivity with the U.S. market and support tourism and employment in the Guanacaste region.
Why it matters
The added connectivity is described as vital for tourism and employment in Guanacaste and enhances the airport’s link to the U.S. market.
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