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Southwest Airlines Co., typically referred to as Southwest, is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has scheduled service to 121 destinations in the United States and ten additional countries Southwest Airlines, also known as Southwest, is one of the major airlines in the United States and the largest low-cost carrier in the world. Its headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas, and it offers scheduled service to 121 destinations in the United States and 10 other countries. As of 2018, Southwest carried more domestic passengers than any other United States airline As Air Southwest Co., it was founded on March 15, 1967, by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King and adopted its current name in 1971, when it operated exclusively within the state of Texas, initially between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The company began operating regional interstate services in 1979, ultimately expanding nationwide. Southwest currently serves airports in 45 states and multiple Central American destinations. A rolling hub and point-to-point network is Southwest's unique business model and it allows guests to check in a bag free of charge. Its fleet consists exclusively of Boeing 737 jets.