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Southwest and Philippine Airlines Launch Interline for Single-Ticket U.S.–Asia Connections

Tickets are sold via Philippine Airlines at four U.S. gateways, with Rapid Rewards unavailable at launch.

Overview

  • The agreement is an interline that enables single-ticket itineraries across both carriers with bags checked to the final destination.
  • Connections are available through Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) and Honolulu (HNL).
  • For now, joint itineraries can be booked on Philippine Airlines’ website or via select online travel agencies such as Expedia.
  • The arrangement does not include a codeshare or loyalty reciprocity, so Rapid Rewards earning or redemption is not offered at launch.
  • This is Southwest’s fourth overseas partner after Icelandair, China Airlines and EVA Air, and the carrier says it is exploring additional transatlantic partnerships later in 2025.