Southwest Airways has introduced it’ll add St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to its rising community in early 2026, marking a serious enlargement for the provider and a milestone for the territory’s tourism trade.
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St. Thomas is the primary of three new locations Southwest plans to unveil for 2026, and it’ll change into the ninth island within the Atlantic Basin served by the airline. Different locations within the area embrace Aruba, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Turks and Caicos. The airline additionally serves Belize, two locations in Costa Rica, and three in Mexico.
“In the present day marks an thrilling milestone for the U.S. Virgin Islands and our rising tourism trade,” stated USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. “We’re proud to welcome this new partnership with Southwest Airways and look ahead to greeting new vacationers to our stunning island dwelling.”
The announcement comes as a part of Southwest’s broader technique to reinforce its buyer choices. The airline is getting ready to roll out assigned and premium seating within the third quarter of this 12 months, and plans to introduce new fare bundles and a reconfigured fleet — that includes further legroom seating — within the first quarter of 2026.
