Travel:

Southwest is coming to Richmond!

RIC almost had Southwest ten years ago, but the deal fell short.  Now it’s becoming reality!  Southwest Airlines completed the acquisition of AirTran Airways in 2011, and the full transition from AirTran to Southwest could take as much as two years….but they have confirmed RIC as a location.    The addition of Southwest to RIC could open up several flights to Southwest U.S. and West Coast at discounted prices.  RIC currently does not have non-stop air service to any destination west of Dallas.  According to the airline, Southwest Airlines' average passenger fare is $142.31 one way…sweet!

If you rely on AirTran for non-stop flights to Orlando and Atlanta, rumor has it that will still be available out of Richmond.

And it gets better…currently you have to pay for your first bag through AirTran. Southwest says it plans to keep the popular, "2 bags fly free" motto.  We knew there was a reason their stock symbol is LUV!!!!