Southwest Airlines announces air service at Charleston International Airport

May 11, 2010 – Southwest Airlines, one of the United States’ most successful low-fare airlines, announced today it will expand by launching commercial flight service at the Charleston International Airport.

While destinations have yet to be announced, new service is expected to begin in the next 12 months. The addition of Southwest Airlines will enhance the Charleston region’s ability to support its strategic business recruitment, business expansion and retention programs.

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance Chairman Mitchell Bohannon welcomed the news: “This is very exciting for the Charleston region because it improves our ability to attract and retain high-value / high-tech jobs and talent, entrepreneurs and capital investment.” Bohannon added: “The goal of the CRDA is to build a globally competitive, sustainable regional economy, which is why we worked closely with the Charleston County Aviation Authority, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to support the effort to attract Southwest Airlines.”

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About the Charleston Regional Development Alliance
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance works in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties to develop a resilient, globally competitive regional economy. The CRDA leads a global marketing effort to retain and attract world-class business and talent, and to facilitate new, high-value business investment within the three-county area. The CRDA also partners with other organizations to drive a sustainable regional development effort. To learn more, go to www.charlestoneconomicdevelopment.com.

Media Contact:
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Virginia Perry
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Direct: 843.760.4522