Southwest Airlines Launches 10 New Nonstop Destinations from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Myrtle Beach, SC – March 25, 2021 – Southwest Airlines is expanding access to popular summer vacation spots with daily, year-round service from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). The airline today announced 10 new nonstop destinations.
Starting May 23, 2021, travelers can fly nonstop to Baltimore, MD (BWI), Chicago, IL (MDW), and Nashville, TN (BNA). Additional nonstop service to Dallas, TX (DAL) and Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) begins May 29. Five more destinations launch June 6, 2021: Atlanta, GA (ATL), Columbus, OH (CMH), Indianapolis, IN (IND), Kansas City, MO (MCI), and St. Louis, MO (STL). Beyond these nonstops, Myrtle Beach connects via Southwest from over 50 cities this summer through same-plane or connecting flights.
New Service Frequencies:
Atlanta, GA (ATL): 1x Daily
Nashville, TN (BNA): 2x Daily
Baltimore, MD (BWI): 3x Daily
Chicago, IL (MDW): 2x Daily
Columbus, OH (CMH): 5x Weekly
Indianapolis, IN (IND): 5x Weekly
Pittsburgh, PA (PIT): 5x Weekly
Dallas, TX (DAL): 2x Weekly
Kansas City, MO (MCI): 2x Weekly
St. Louis, MO (STL): 2x Weekly
"We are thrilled beyond measure with Southwest’s decision to introduce service to so many great markets from MYR," said Scott Van Moppes, Director of Airports. He added, "Demand for travel to/from the Grand Strand is growing at a rapid pace, and we look forward to serving even more customers thanks to Southwest's expansive network."
MBACC President and CEO Karen Riordan said, "Southwest’s announcement opens fantastic new travel opportunities for our residents and businesses. These key markets will welcome more visitors for family vacations, events, sports, and meetings—a true win for recovery and growth."
With Southwest, MYR now offers service from 9 airlines, including Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Porter, Sun Country, Spirit, and United.
About the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Since 1938, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) has been the unified voice of the Grand Strand's business community, serving Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Garden City Beach, Loris, Conway, Aynor, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Socastee, and Carolina Forest. Visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com.
About Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
MYR is the gateway to Myrtle Beach, SC, and the Grand Strand. Owned by Horry County and operated by the Department of Airports. Learn more at www.flymyrtlebeach.com.
