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Southwest Airlines Becomes Official Airline of Colorado Rockies

Southwest Airlines Becomes Official Airline of Colorado Rockies

BY JOHN PULLEN 736d AGO 0 COMMENTS

In the past few years, Denver has become a city of importance for low-fare king Southwest Airlines. After new route additions during the pandemic were complete, the Mile High City became the carrier’s largest city in terms of passengers carried. 

 

Now, Southwest seems to be looking to reaffirm its dedication to Denver by becoming the official airline for the Colorado Rockies. Partnering with a locally-based, major league sports team will likely help Southwest boost its brand awareness among residents of the Denver area.

 

In a recent press release, Southwest explained the rationale behind the partnership, saying that while it will boost its presence in the Denver area, it will also be, “celebrating our all-star Team of more than 5,000 People throughout the state who step up to the plate and hit home runs daily by showcasing their Heart and Hospitality while connecting Coloradans to the people and places that are important in their lives.”

 

PH-BQN) KLM Boeing 777-200ER by lukasz S. | AeroXplorer Photo Database
Southwest has become the official airline of the Colorado Rockies. Photo: lukasz S.

 

To anybody watching the Denver air travel market, this move may not come as a surprise. Southwest has been growing rapidly in the Colorado capital but has been met with opposition from United Airlines, which operates its largest hub in Denver. Since then, the two aviation giants have battled against each other through new route offerings and marketing efforts. 

 

United, for its part, launched a marketing campaign directly criticizing Southwest and its product offering. Southwest, among other efforts, had November 5 designated as “Southwest Airlines Day” by Denver’s mayor. The carrier’s recent move is yet another marketing tactic in a line of many designed to increase its relevance in Colorado.

 

N8619F) Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 by Edwin Sims | AeroXplorer Photo  Database
Southwest is looking to solidify its presence in Denver. Photo: Edwin Sims

 

As the pandemic’s impact on travel begins to lessen, competition in Denver is likely to intensify within the coming months. While historically there has been enough room for both Southwest and United in the Mile High City, with both carriers expanding, only time will tell if both carriers can remain profitable with their current offerings from Colorado’s capital. Southwest, through its partnership with the Colorado Rockies, clearly believes that they have what it takes to win over the city of Denver.

John Pullen
John is an aviation enthusiast passionate about the airline industry and the marketing and financial strategies that allow airlines to rise and fall. With a strong background in the history of the industry as well as extensive knowledge regarding current industry events, his insights allow him to publish meaningful and insightful articles about the airline industry.

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