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Southwest Partners With Condor to Launch One-Ticket U.S.–Europe Connections in January 2026

Bookings are live on Condor now with through-checked bags promised at launch.

Overview

  • The tie-up links Condor’s Frankfurt hub to six U.S. gateways — Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle — via coordinated itineraries.
  • Tickets for connected trips are available through Condor and select travel websites now, with service beginning Jan. 19, 2026.
  • Checked baggage will transfer between Southwest and Condor on the same ticket to simplify connections.
  • Southwest plans to enable partner bookings in its own channels in 2026, and Rapid Rewards earning or redemption with Condor is not yet available.
  • Southwest now counts five overseas partners connecting its network to transoceanic destinations, while Condor brings a leisure-focused network and modern A330neo long-haul fleet.