Nashville International Airport is gearing up for a travel boost with Southwest Airlines adding nonstop flights to three more cities, including a distinct route to Cincinnati, Ohio, WKRN reported. Slated to start on June 4, the new nonstop services will also connect travelers to Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia, marking a significant expansion from BNA.

Ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Music City airport will see daily operations to these new destinations. This push aligns with BNA's broader plan to introduce flights to European countries. Southwest is a major player at BNA, home to a significant portion of its operations with up to 166 departures to an array of destinations.

Simultaneously, Travel + Leisure informs that Southwest Airlines will become the sole provider for the Cincinnati-Nashville route, running flights five times a week and adding more seats for travelers heading to Orlando. Southwest Airlines will beef up its current schedule to match the new frequency. Travelers itching for a getaway can pounce on early bookings via Southwest's platform or by pounds to the puncture of Chase's Ultimate Rewards points.

Once a staunch Delta hub, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport now diversifies its offerings with Southwest's latest additions. Alongside Nashville and Orlando, this summer's schedule includes nonstop services to Baltimore, Chicago-Midway, Denver, and Phoenix. This domestic hub is no stranger to competition as Frontier Airlines also recently bulked up its route map from CVG, according to BizJournals. For those loyal to Southwest and flush with Rapid Rewards, a ticking sale could slice 25% off base fares on award flights—if they act before the promotion expires.