The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport announced Thursday on Twitter that Southwest Airlines will be offering direct flights from Lubbock to Denver, CO beginning this November.

Along with the announcement was news that some fares from Lubbock to Denver would be as low as $89 one way, and that the ability to book those flights would happen soon.

Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope posted on Facebook that during the upcoming holiday season, there will be temporary direct flights offered from Lubbock to Houston's Hobby Airport.

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