Southwest adds tropical nonstop international destinations, more at Nashville airport

Southwest Airlines will add three nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport, the airport's largest operator announced Thursday. Two of the new routes out of BNA are to popular international travel destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The third nonstop route is to Indianapolis.

Southwest will begin flying the new routes in March 2025.

The discount carrier will offer the new international routes from Nashville once a week on Saturdays.

The Los Cabos International Airport is located on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula adjacent to the popular tourist destination Cabo San Lucas. The airport is also a transportation hub for the region.

Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic is the second largest airport in the Caribbean.

“Continuing to establish additional international routes remains a longstanding goal, and we are eager to add these new vibrant cities to our roster," said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

Southwest will offer daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis International Airport.

Last month, Southwest announced that it would end its unique open-seating policy . The airline has not yet said when the assigned seating policy will begin. The airline also plans to offer premium seats with extra legroom.

In February, Southwest will launch a handful of redeye flights, including one between Los Angeles and Nashville.

Todd A. Price is a regional reporter in the South for the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at taprice@gannett.com .

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