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Southwest Airlines announces Richmond take-off date

Posted at 11:36 AM, May 07, 2013
and last updated 2013-05-07 11:51:37-04

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Southwest Airlines announced today it will begin its flights at Richmond International Airport (RIC) in November.

To celebrate, Southwest said it will offer a special $89 sale fare for one-way flights from RIC to Orlando. The Southwest flights begin Nov. 3 (AirTran flights are available before Nov.)

The special ticket price is available through May 13.

In 2011 Southwest Airlines acquired AirTran Airways. AirTran will continue its nonstop service between Richmond and Atlanta.

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