Southwest just announced 5 new and 24 returning routes this year as it bolsters its network— see the full list

• Southwest Airlines announced five new and 24 returning routes in its latest network expansion.
• The routes are a mix of year-round and seasonal, with a majority starting in September.
• Long Beach, California, will see three new routes thanks to freed-up airport slots.

Southwest Airlines is launching a slew of new and returning routes as demand continues to strengthen as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic.