Southwest adds a new destination from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport
The flights begin in November, according to the carrier.
Chloe Mitchell 
Travelers in the Magic City have a new getaway option this fall. Southwest Airlines has officially announced plans to launch nonstop service from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix.
New Route to the Desert
According to an official announcement from the airport, the new route to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is set to take flight this November. The airport encouraged locals to prepare for their next adventure, noting that "The desert is calling your name!"
Interested passengers can check schedules and secure their seats at the Southwest Airlines website.
Airport Upgrades Underway
This expansion comes on the heels of several major infrastructure announcements from the Birmingham Airport Authority. As reported by 205focus.com, BHM is preparing for significant improvements, including a $19 million project to upgrade the facility's primary runway scheduled to begin next year.
In addition to runway work, the airport is focused on enhancing the customer experience on the ground, with plans to implement a new $43 million system designed to make finding parking spaces within the deck a much smoother process for travelers.
