
Southwest Airlines has announced that beginning in February 2026 it will launch nonstop service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, expanding its Caribbean destinations. Flights will operate Thu–Sun direct from BWI starting February 7, while Monday–Wednesday travelers can connect via Orlando, which initiates daily nonstop service from February 5 2026. This marks St. Thomas as the first of three new destinations Southwest plans to unveil this summer, enhancing travel options for leisure-focused passengers