Southwest Airlines, one of America’s largest carriers, continues to skip flights to Canada. Despite its significant presence in international leisure travel, the airline has not ventured north. This is especially surprising since many U.S. airlines, including JetBlue, have already begun Canadian routes. Southwest Airlines flies to numerous destinations across the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, yet Canada remains off its radar.

Canada, a country known for its vast and scenic destinations, would seem like a logical addition to Southwest’s routes. However, Southwest Airlines’ business model and technological challenges have kept it out of Canada. Southwest’s point-to-point system and its exclusive use of Boeing 737s allow it to operate efficiently within the United States. Although these planes could easily reach Canadian cities, Southwest’s ticketing system can’t handle transactions in Canadian dollars. This currency issue, while solvable, hasn’t been a priority for the airline.

Southwest has no airline partners to help bridge this gap. While a previous deal with WestJet was discussed, it fell through. Southwest Airlines continues to serve border cities like Buffalo and Detroit, which attract Canadian passengers who cross the border for more affordable flights. This allows Southwest to tap into Canadian travel demand without directly flying to Canada. The airline has identified potential Canadian markets, but there’s no firm timeline for this expansion.

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