Southwest Airlines expands flight schedule for Taylor Swift’s concert rush

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Southwest Airlines is adding ten additional flights to meet high demand from Taylor Swift fans looking to travel to her U.S. concerts in Miami and New Orleans this October.

Southwest Airlines is capitalizing on the hype surrounding Taylor Swift and offering additional flights for fans traveling to her concerts as her Eras Tour returns to the U.S. this fall.

On Thursday, the budget airline announced it would offer additional flights to meet high demand from loyal Swifties traveling to her October performances in Miami and New Orleans.

After noticing strong demand during the 2023 U.S. tour, Southwest Airlines added ten additional flights to its schedule so fans could attend their concerts. The airline shared this update with CBS News, noting that tickets are available for immediate booking.

Taylor Swift will perform at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on October 18, 19 and 20. She will then perform at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on October 25, 26 and 27.

Southwest Airlines is honoring Swift’s musical influence by offering two special flights on October 17 to delight her fans. Flight number 22, named after Swift’s song “22,” will fly from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Flight 1989, which alludes to both the year she was born and the title of one of her albums, will fly from Nashville International Airport to Miami International Airport.