One of the biggest low-cost airlines  – and the inspiration for Ryanair. Southwest has a staggering 734 aircraft, but doesn’t venture beyond North America or the Caribbean.

Destinations served: 99

Fleet size: 734

First flight: 1971

Headquarters: Dallas

If you are looking for a good budget and reliable airlines, this is worth a try.

• They do things differently inventing a word is necessary to describe their service. The word “Transfarency” means being open and honest with Customers and making sure pesky fees stay away from low fares.
• Low fares. No hidden fees. That’s Transfarency.^®

(https://www.southwest.com/html/why-fly-southwest/index.html)