Southwest Airlines begins flights to Key West

Southwest Airlines takes over for subsidiary AirTran, begins flights to Key West, Fla.

Published On: Nov 05 2012 10:29:28 AM EST   Updated On: Nov 05 2012 02:22:47 PM EST
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DALLAS -

Southwest Airlines Co. has begun flights to the southernmost city in the continental United States.

Dallas-based Southwest on Sunday began service to Key West International Airport.

Key West, Fla., became the 78th city served by Southwest. Key West formerly was served by AirTran Airways, which Southwest purchased last year.

Southwest plans to eventually discontinue the AirTran brand but that could take several years.

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