GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Coming June 2024, Gerald R. Ford International Airport said they will be increasing their connectivity to the Southeast with additional service to Nashville International Airport on Southwest Airlines.
"We are delighted to have Southwest Airlines expand their network with the addition of a seventh destination," said Tory Richardson, president and CEO of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. "This service will further connect our business and leisure passengers to a major destination. We are grateful to our partners at Southwest for helping deliver convenient and exceptional travel experiences to our community."
The new seasonal service is scheduled to operate on the carrier’s 143-seat Boeing 737-700. They will offer nonstop flights on Saturdays and Sundays. The service is also offered by one other carrier at Ford International Airport. Tickets are now on sale at Southwest.com.
“We continue to optimize our schedule and respond to changing travel trends,” said Brook Sorem, vice president network planning at Southwest Airlines. “We look forward to providing this service between two strong leisure markets.”
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