Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle Shape a New Era of Travel as Southwest and Condor Combine Networks for 2026

Published on December 2, 2025

Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle are emerging as central gateways in a new era of air travel as Southwest Airlines teams up with Condor to connect U.S. domestic routes with Condor’s extensive international network. Starting January 19, 2026, passengers can enjoy seamless transatlantic journeys from these key hubs to Frankfurt, with onward connections to nearly 70 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The partnership offers single-ticket itineraries, coordinated schedules, smooth baggage transfers, and effortless connections, providing travelers with greater convenience, choice, and efficiency. By combining Southwest’s high-frequency domestic flights with Condor’s long-haul expertise, the alliance enhances travel experiences for both leisure and business travelers.

The collaboration marks a significant expansion of Southwest’s global reach and strengthens Condor’s presence in North America. Through this partnership, travelers can now book integrated flights linking major U.S. cities with Condor’s Frankfurt hub, opening up access to a wide range of international destinations. The combined network simplifies travel planning, streamlines connections, and expands options for Americans heading abroad, as well as international passengers seeking easy access to the United States. With hundreds of daily departures across the Southwest network and Condor’s long-haul capabilities, this partnership sets a new standard for seamless, reliable, and globally connected air travel.

Condor currently flies to nearly 70 destinations spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. With Frankfurt as its central hub, the airline is a key player in delivering German, European, and long-haul leisure travel. The new arrangement allows Condor customers heading to the United States to continue their journeys across the country without rebooking or navigating separate ticketing procedures. The two carriers will coordinate schedules to support smooth transfers through Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle—cities that already serve as strategic touchpoints for both domestic and international traffic.

For Southwest, the agreement marks another step in its gradual expansion into global collaboration. Known historically as a point-to-point, domestic-focused airline, Southwest has increasingly embraced strategic partnerships with international carriers to extend its relevance beyond U.S. borders. The addition of Condor brings the total number of Southwest’s overseas airline partners to five, tying its domestic network to transoceanic destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson said the partnership strengthens the airline’s ability to connect travelers with a growing list of international destinations while highlighting Southwest’s service ethos and operational dependability. He emphasized Las Vegas as a standout example of how the partnership expands possibilities for inbound travelers. With more than 270 daily departures and nonstop service to more than 70 U.S. cities, Las Vegas becomes a major entry point for Condor passengers seeking effortless, multi-city itineraries throughout the United States.

“Adding Condor to our portfolio of partners brings transatlantic journeys between dozens of airports in the U.S. and exciting and aspirational places Condor serves,” said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer. “In Las Vegas alone, we can connect international travelers with the power of our network, offering them more than 270 departures a day and nonstop flights to more than 70 cities1. Our airline partnerships showcase the warmth of our People, our operational reliability, and the increasing choice in travel experiences that Southwest now can offer to potential Customers around the world.”

“With the expansion of Condor’s partner network in North America, travelers benefit from a wider range of seamless and convenient travel options,” said Mikko Turtiainen, Condor Director Sales, the Americas. “The collaboration with Southwest Airlines enhances Condor’s transatlantic connectivity and provides our customers with an extended route network.”

The partnership also enhances competitive choice for U.S. travelers heading abroad. Those flying from American cities served by Southwest can now pair domestic segments with Condor’s international flights via Frankfurt, opening access to an array of European capitals, Mediterranean hotspots, African adventure hubs, and Asian getaway destinations. The single-ticket model ensures baggage transfers, coordinated schedules, and simplified itinerary management—elements that appeal strongly to leisure travelers seeking efficient, stress-free connections.

Travel agencies and online booking platforms have already integrated the new itineraries, giving customers immediate access to the expanded route combinations. As global travel demand continues to rise, the timing positions both airlines to capitalize on renewed enthusiasm for long-haul leisure travel, city-to-city connectivity, and multi-destination itineraries across continents.

Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle are set to become key gateways in a new era of travel as Southwest and Condor combine networks, offering seamless transatlantic connections and expanded access to nearly 70 international destinations starting January 2026.

In forging this alliance, Southwest and Condor are building a bridge between North America and one of Europe’s most strategically connected hubs. The collaboration strengthens both carriers’ competitiveness in a landscape where convenience, choice, and reliable service are increasingly critical. For travelers, it marks the start of a new chapter in transatlantic mobility—one defined by smoother connections, expanded reach, and a broader portfolio of global travel experiences.