Southwest Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Anchorage

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Southwest Airlines celebrates the inaugural Anchorage flight from Denver to Anchorage on May 15, 2026. Credit: Brianna Juda, Southwest Airlines

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has added new non-stop routes to and from Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV, serviced by Southwest Airlines. The routes will be available twice daily from May 15 to September 15, expanding summer travel options to and from Anchorage.

“Southwest continues to give Customers more opportunities to connect with the travel experiences that matter most to them,” said Ted Gordon, Vice President Airport Affairs at Southwest Airlines. “Anchorage stands out as a great destination for its culture, unforgettable scenery, and hospitality.”

The airline celebrated customers traveling on the inaugural flights to Anchorage with commemorative boarding passes, Alaskan-themed swag, and a friendly welcome at the gate from Anchorage’s very own critters— including Seymour the Moose.

Photo Credits: Stephen M. Keller and Brianna Juda

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