Southwest Airlines
/ˌsaʊθwest ˈeəlaɪnz/
/ˌsaʊθwest ˈerlaɪnz/
- a US airline started in 1971 which operates mainly short flights between US cities at low prices. The flights are often between smaller airports rather than between the cities' main airports and the service is basic, for example no meals are served on the plane.