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Southwest myrtle beach to bwi11/16/2023 ![]() Stevens/Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce) She added, “Scheduled seat capacity for summer 2021 has already exceeded that which was scheduled during the same period in 2019, and airport leaders are confident the airport will continue its fast-paced recovery throughout 2021.”Īllegiant is one of nine airlines that provides service to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Wehrung noted that airlines have responded to the impressive demand for travel to the Hammock Coast and Grand Strand regions by adding new markets, increasing existing capacity or entering the market as a new carrier, just as Southwest has now done. “This is a true win/win for our area as we all work to recover this year and grow in years to come.” “MYR is well-positioned for a quick recovery as a predominantly leisure destination,” said Lauren Wehrung, air service and business analyst at MYR. However, as a top leisure destination, MYR passenger activity has recovered at a faster rate than the national average. During 2020 and the COVID crisis, passenger activity declined at MYR and throughout the United States. ![]() In 2019, MYR served 2.6 million passengers. The South Carolina’s Hammock Coast communities served by MYR include the beach communities of DeBordieu, Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, and southern Garden City, as well as the historic areas of Georgetown and Andrews. He added, “We know the past year has been very challenging for the aviation industry, and we appreciate the confidence Southwest has shown in the strength of our destination.” Southwest Airlines will start servicing Myrtle Beach International Airport in 2021. “Demand for travel to/from (our airport) is growing at a rapid pace, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve even more customers, thanks to the ample air service opportunities provided through the expansive Southwest network.” “We are so excited to welcome Southwest Airlines…,” Van Moppes said. ![]() In addition to their nonstop offerings, Myrtle Beach is accessible on Southwest Airlines this summer from 50-plus cities through same-plane and connecting itineraries. Service from and to five additional cities will launch on June 6, which include Atlanta, Georgia (ATL), Columbus, Ohio (CMH), Indianapolis, Indian (IND), Kansas City, Missouri (MCI) and St. United’s announcement came the same day Southwest Airlines announced the 11 cities it will serve once it begins service at MYR later this year.īeginning May 23, Southwest passengers will be able to travel from and to Baltimore, Maryland (BWI), Chicago, Illinois (MDW), and Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) and additional nonstop service from and to Dallas, Texas (DAL) and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PIT) will begin May 29. “These new markets will provide excellent summer travel opportunities for both tourists and residents … and we thank United for their continued commitment to our destination.” “United has long been a loyal partner to the Myrtle Beach International Airport, and we’re elated to seethe airline expand its offerings from MYR,” said Director of Airports Scott Van Moppes.
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