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Southwest launches new nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Houston

Southwest launches new nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Houston
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<p>OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 16: Southwest Airlines planes taxi at the Oakland International Airport October 16, 2008 in Oakland, California. Southwest Airlines reported a loss today, the first time in 17 years, as the company was forced to write down third quarter fuel hedging costs. The airline reported a loss of $120 million for the quarter despite an 11.7 percent increase in revenues. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)</p>
Southwest launches new nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Houston
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Getting to Houston just got a lot easier for Milwaukee-area travelers.

The first passengers on a new direct Southwest Airlines from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Houston-Hobby Airport will take to the skies Thursday morning. 

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and other dignitaries will be on hand to celebrate the news at  9:30 a.m. in Concourse C.

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