/CORRECTION -- Southwest Airlines Co./

In the news release, Bay To Beaches: Oakland To Mexico Nonstop Service Now Available For Booking As Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through Late April 2017, issued 04-Aug-2016 by Southwest Airlines Co. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the original release was issued incorrectly and is being re-issued with updated information. The complete, corrected release follows:

Bay To Beaches: Oakland To Mexico Nonstop Service Now Available For Booking As Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through Late April 2017

Book newly available flights now at Southwest.com for travel through April 24, 2017

DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co.(NYSE: LUV) today extended the carrier's bookable flight schedule from March 9 through April 24, 2017, while publishing new service toMexico'sbeach resorts fromOaklandInternational Airport beginning Feb. 12, 2016, subject to approvals of the Mexican government.  The carrier receivedU.S.Department of Transportation (DOT) approval following itsapplication and announced intention of servicebetweenNorthern Californiaand two destinations onMexico'sPacific coast.  Additional routes newly link cities with nonstop service acrossthe United States. In celebration of the new flights now available for purchase, Southwest® is offering special fares (purchase today through Aug. 11, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the time zone of the originating city).  Please see below for applicable start dates of new service and applicable travel dates and complete terms&conditions for fares listed in this news release.

New nonstop service beginning in February 2017:

Beginning Feb. 12, 2017, fly nonstop daily betweenOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) and bothSan Josedel Cabo/Los Cabos, MexicoandPuerto Vallarta, Mexico. Fly nonstop fromOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) toSan Josedel Cabo/Los Cabos, MexicoandPuerto Vallarta, Mexico for as low as$139or6,480Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* on Sundays through Wednesdays from Feb. 12 through April 24, 2017.

"As we constantly look at new opportunities to connect Bay Area travelers with fun and exciting places in their lives, theseMexicobeach destinations have long topped the list," saidDave Harvey, Southwest Airlines' Managing Director of Business Development. "Oaklandwill become our 13^thgateway toLatin Americaand theCaribbeanfrom the mainland in February and, with a new bilateral agreement becoming effective later this month, there will be additional opportunities to bring our low fares and unmatched value on numerous additionalU.S.–Mexicoroutes."

Harvey discussed the new flights with the carrier's Bay Area Customers and Employees at aVivaMexico!Party unfolding today and tomorrow at Jack London Square along the Embarcadero in the Port of Oakland.  Traditional Mexican dancers commemorated news of the East and North Bay's firstMexicoservice by aU.S.carrier.

New nonstop service beginning in March 2017:

Beginning March 9, 2017, Southwest will add daily service betweenHouston(Hobby)andOmahaand betweenNew York/NewarkandFt. Lauderdale.  Fly nonstop betweenHouston(Hobby) andOmahafor as low as$79or4,608Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* from March 9 through April 24, 2017 except Fridays and Sundays.  Fly nonstop betweenNew York/Newarkand Ft.Lauderdalefor as low as$99or6,408Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* from March 9 through April 24, 2017 (travel fromNew York/Newarkto Ft.Lauderdaleis valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays and travel from Ft.LauderdaletoNew York/Newarkis valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays).  Also beginning March 9, 2017, daily seasonal service will be offered betweenLas VegasandMinneapolis/St. Paul. Fly nonstop betweenLas VegasandMinneapolis/St. Paulfor as low as$109or 6,768 Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* from March 11 through April 24, 2017 (travel fromMinneapolis/St. PaultoLas Vegasis valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays and travel fromLas VegastoMinneapolis/St. Paulis valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays).

Beginning March 11, 2017 and furthering its network development of the carrier's near-international service, Southwest also today published new nonstop service to operate seasonally on Saturdays betweenDenverandBelizeCity,Belize.  Fly nonstop fromDenvertoBelizeCity, Belize for as low as$147or8,568Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* on Saturdays from March 11 through April 24, 2017.

Also on March 11, 2017, Southwest launches nonstop service to operate seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays betweenDallas Love FieldandJacksonville.  Fly nonstop between Dallas Love Field andJacksonvillefor as low as$109or 6,768 Rapid Rewards® Points one-way* on Saturdays and Sundays from March 11 through April 24, 2017.

This coming weekend, on Sunday, August 7, 2016, Southwest will inaugurate international service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport toNassau, TheBahamas.

*Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least$5.60per one-way flight

ABOUT SOUTHWEST'S OAKLAND&CALIFORNIASERVICE

Southwest's 120 departures a day atOaklandInternational Airport comprise the carrier's biggest operation inNorthern California, and anchor its distinction of the carrier of more passengers to and from theSan Francisco Bay Areathan any other carrier, according to the most recent figures available from theU.S.Department of Transportation.  The same data show Southwest carries the most passengers to, from, and withinCaliforniathrough its operations at ten major commercial airports.

*FARE TERMS&CONDITIONS

Purchase today through August 11, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the time zone of the originating city.   Travel betweenOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) andCabo San Lucas/Los Cabos,Oakland(San Francisco Bay Area) andPuerto Vallartavalid February 12 through April 24, 2017. Travel betweenNew York/Newarkand Ft.Lauderdale,Houston(Hobby) andOmaha,Las VegasandMinneapolis/St. Paulvalid March 9 through April 24, 2017.DenverandBelize,Dallas(Love Field) andJacksonvilletravel valid March 11 through April 24, 2017.  Travel betweenHouston(Hobby) andOmahatravel is not valid on Fridays and Sundays. Travel betweenDallas(Love Field) andJacksonvilleis valid only on Saturdays and Sundays. Travel fromNew York/Newarkto Ft.LauderdaleandMinneapolis/St. PaultoLas Vegasis valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Ft.LauderdaletoNew York/NewarkandLas VegastoMinneapolis/St. Paulis valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel fromOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) toCabo San Lucas/Los Cabosand fromOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) toPuerto Vallartais valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel fromCabo San Lucas/Los CabostoOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) and fromPuerto VallartatoOakland(San Francisco Bay Area) is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel betweenDenverandBelizeis valid Saturday Only.

Fares are valid only on nonstop service. Displayed prices include allU.S.and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least$5.60per one-way flight. Fares are not available to/fromSan Juan, Puerto Rico. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of week, but not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest®, as long as reservations are canceled at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the flight. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any itinerary change may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires upgrading to the Anytime fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies only to published, scheduled service. 

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 46th year of service,Dallas-basedSouthwest Airlines(NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 52,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually.  Southwest operates more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season across a network of 98 destinations inthe United Statesand seven additional countries with service to three airports inCubaexpected to begin later this year, subject to governmental approvals.

Based on theU.S.Department of Transportation's most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate connectivity.  That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as more than 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest createdTransfarency℠, a philosophy which treats Customers honestly and fairly, and in which low fares actually stay low. Southwest is the only majorU.S.airline to offer bags fly free®  to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some airlines may allow free checked bags on select routes or for qualified circumstances), and there are no change fees, though fare differences might apply. The airline proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart.  A new logo, aircraft livery, interior design featuring a new seat and Flight Attendant galley, Employee-designed uniforms, and an updated airport experience all showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees who connect Customers with what's important in their lives.

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by theU.S.Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new markets.  With 43 consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2015 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at SouthwestOneReport.com.

Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest.comor by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

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