(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – What maybe the most anticipated arrival at the airport in Knoxville, Southwest Airlines will land this week. That’s a landing that took nearly 3 decades of lobbying to secure.
Southwest Airlines is scheduled to introduce twice-daily service between Knoxville and Nashville, as well as daily roundtrip flights between Knoxville and Baltimore, Dallas, and Orlando, Florida.
“As a top global travel destination and business hub, Tennessee is the ideal location for Southwest Airlines to expand, and we welcome them to Knoxville,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “We’re honored that Southwest, a leading American company serving millions of travelers each year, will be expanding its reach in the Volunteer State, and we’re grateful for their continued economic investment.”
Service at Knoxville, Tennessee’s McGhee Tyson Airport scheduled to begin March 5, 2026 with tickets on sale now. This includes the twice-daily service scheduled for Knoxville to Nashville connecting travelers to international flights and the rest of the country.
Southwest said they have strategically designed new and returning routes to give Customers more itinerary options across the vast Southwest network.
For the Great Smoky Mountains, this means new travelers who can visit the most Visited National Park in the Country.
Southwest Airlines® is scheduled to introduce twice-daily service between Knoxville and Nashville, as well as daily roundtrip flights between Knoxville and Baltimore, Dallas, and Orlando, Florida.
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