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BNA to Feature First-Time Nonstop Routes Included in Southwest’s New Summer Schedule

Jan 25, 2021 | News

Big Announcement Cites San Juan; Portland, Maine; Portland, Oregon; Norfolk; and Omaha for Music City

NASHVILLE – And the good news from Nashville International Airport (BNA) continues! Southwest Airlines announced today its summer schedule (June 7 – August 10, 2020), highlighted by seasonal nonstop weekly flights from BNA to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Southwest’s additional new weekly destinations from BNA are Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon. The announcement also includes first-time daily service to Omaha, Nebraska, and Norfolk, Virginia.

“This is terrific news for BNA and adds to the increasing roster of nonstop destinations available to our market,” said Doug Kreulen, BNA president and CEO. “Passenger demand remains strong in Middle Tennessee and we’re delighted that Southwest Airlines continues to respond so favorably to the opportunities here.  In the end, it means more travel options and better fares for the community we serve.”  

For additional flight information, visit https://www.southwest.com/.

This announcement comes on the heels of Tuesday’s news about a new, seasonal nonstop route from Nashville to Montreal, Canada, on Air Canada.


With more than 17 million passengers visiting each year, Nashville International Airport (BNA) is one of the fastest growing airports in North America. BNA serves 540 daily flights to 75 nonstop destinations. According to a recent study, in 2018 alone, BNA generated more than $7.1 billion in total economic impact, supported more than 67,000 jobs in the region, and produced more than $392 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

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