Is Southwest coming to XNA?

Is Southwest coming to XNA? by Ron Wood | November 26, 2021 at 1:05 a.m. HIGHFILL -- Southwest Airlines probably isn't interested in coming to Northwest Arkansas National Airport in the near future for business reasons, so officials are looking at helping the airlines they already have add flights and destinations.

What is the future outlook for Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines has 33.85% upside potential, based on the analysts' average price target. Southwest Airlines has a conensus rating of Hold which is based on 5 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings and 2 sell ratings. The average price target for Southwest Airlines is $32.62.

Is XNA a big airport?

The airport covers 2,184 acres (884 ha) at an elevation of 1,287 feet (392 m). It has two runways, 16R/34L and 16L/34R. 16L/34R is 8,801 feet long by 150 feet (2,683 x 46 m) wide and 16R/34L is 8,800 feet long by 150 feet (2,682 x 46 m) wide.

Why is XNA airport so expensive?

Burkes said with about half of XNA's passengers being business travelers that its airfares will always be higher. He said business travelers often book flights shortly before the flights when airfares are higher, driving up the average price.

Does Spirit Airlines fly from Arkansas?

You can fly from Arkansas with: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United.

Is Southwest a more expensive airline?

Southwest is still more affordable Our analysis found that Southwest's Wanna Get Away fares were, on average, cheaper than main cabin airfares on American, Delta and United in every scenario except one: American Airlines Main Cabin seats were about 1.5% cheaper than Southwest fares during the holiday season.

Why are flights to XNA so expensive?

Silver blamed the high prices at XNA on its proximity to the world's largest retailer, just down the road from the airport in Bentonville. The reason, no doubt, is because the traffic there is dominated by business travelers on their way to and from the headquarters of Wal-Mart in nearby Bentonville.

Does JetBlue fly out of XNA?

Book one-way JetBlue Airways flights from Fayetteville XNA to New York LGA. A one-way ticket gives you much greater flexibility—allowing you to choose your return date, destination, and time whenever you're ready. By booking in advance you can find great deals on one-way tickets too.