Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines Co. said it plans to begin flying out of Logan International Airport by the fall, a long-awaited move that could drive down airfares for Boston passengers.
In an exclusive interview with the Globe, chief executive Gary Kelly said the airline is planning ‘‘a conservative launch’’ with between eight and 12 daily departures from Logan. He said Southwest probably will initially just fly to a couple of destinations, but the airline does not plan to unveil its new routes until the spring. Southwest’s arrival in Boston, Kelly said, will result in 35 to 40 new jobs at the airport.
In an exclusive interview with the Globe, chief executive Gary Kelly said the airline is planning ‘‘a conservative launch’’ with between eight and 12 daily departures from Logan. He said Southwest probably will initially just fly to a couple of destinations, but the airline does not plan to unveil its new routes until the spring. Southwest’s arrival in Boston, Kelly said, will result in 35 to 40 new jobs at the airport.
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