# Southwest Adds 11 International Flights

> Southwest Airlines launches 11 new international routes to boost travel to beaches and resorts.
- Title: Southwest Adds 11 International Flights · New York Post
- Summary: Southwest Airlines launches 11 new international routes to boost travel to beaches and resorts. Southwest Airlines adds 11 new international flights to…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/lifestyle/southwest-airlines-adds-11-new-international-flights
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:28:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: southwest airlines, international flights, puerto vallarta, liberia, aruba, nassau, punta cana, austin, nashville, starlink wifi, icon lounges, news
## New International Routes
Southwest Airlines adds 11 new international flights to popular vacation hotspots for Americans.
## Launch Timeline
New routes start November 1, 2026, with Las Vegas to Puerto Vallarta nonstop service.
## Nashville Expansion
Southwest launches direct flights to Liberia, Aruba, Nassau, and Providenciales in 2027.
## Austin Upgrades
Southwest adds four new international links to San José, Costa Rica, Liberia, Punta Cana, and Nassau.
## Travel Demand Shift
Demand for travel to Liberia has surged by 11.8% as vacationers seek Guanacaste's beaches.
## Key takeaway

Southwest Airlines adds 11 new international flights to popular vacation hotspots for Americans.