There’s a new dot on Southwest’s map—and it comes with glaciers, wildlife, and mountain views.

On May 15, the airline launched service to Alaska with twice daily nonstop flights to Anchorage from Denver and Las Vegas. Southwest flies more Customers nonstop within the United States than any other airline, and Alaska is the 43rd state in the carrier’s domestic network.

The airline celebrated Customers traveling on the inaugural flights to Anchorage with commemorative boarding passes, Alaskan-themed swag, and a friendly welcome at the gate from Anchorage’s very own critters—including Seymour the Moose.  

Customers traveling to The Last Frontier—and beyond—can unlock more value with Southwest's Rapid Rewards benefits. Members can earn points by flying or use rewards to book travel to Anchorage and Southwest’s other new destinations. Plus, Members can enjoy free WiFi, thanks to T-Mobile, along with tier benefits, while enjoying Southwest’s industry-leading reliability and hospitality.