On the Fly

On flights traveling more than 176 miles, we are offering alcoholic beverages, as well as free sodas, coffee, and snacks. Learn more about our food & drink policies.

You can use approved WiFi-enabled devices gate-to-gate, once onboard the aircraft. Please make sure your device is switched to "airplane mode" with "WiFi" turned on once the aircraft doors are closed. Connectivity is available for taxi, takeoff, and landing.

The original Wanna Get Away campaign proved so popular after first airing in 1998 that Southwest stuck with it until 2008. In fact, “Wanna Get Away” is now the name for the category of Southwest's lowest, advance-purchase fares.

Airline was a British fly on the wall television programme produced by LWT that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and flight crew of Britannia Airways (series 1) and later EasyJet (from series 2). Airline. Genre. Documentary.

Our Inflight Entertainment Portal features a flight tracker1, texting2, movies, TV series on demand, and live TV3 - all for free! Or purchase internet for $8 per device from takeoff to landing (free for our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers). Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft.

Because the answer to "Does Southwest have TVs?" is no. Without TV screens, the process to actually watch television and movies mid-flight can be mildly annoying. You have to bring your own charged device and connect to Southwest Wi-Fi.

Passengers in first or business class get free snacks, “Lite Bites,” or full meals, depending on the length and time of the flight. Non-alcoholic beverages are free on all flights, while economy-class passengers will pay extra for alcoholic options. (These are free in first, business, and premium economy class.)

Our Inflight Entertainment Portal features a flight tracker1, texting2, movies, TV series on demand, and live TV3 - all for free! Or purchase internet for $8 per device from takeoff to landing (free for our A-List Preferred Members and Business Select Customers). Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft.

$8 per device Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites.

The airline's slogan (as of 2022) is "Low fares. Nothing to hide. That's TransFarency!" In March 1992, shortly after Southwest started using the "Just Plane Smart" motto, Stevens Aviation, which had been using "Plane Smart" for its motto, advised Southwest that it was infringing on its trademark.

Wanna Get Away fares recapped Southwest Wanna Get Away fares offer travelers an opportunity to save on travel costs. Southwest has no change or cancellation fees, and every passenger can check two bags for free. These extra perks are available to all Southwest passengers; even Wanna Get Away flyers.