Hyderabad, December 2025 — Southwest Airlines, one of the major airline carriers in the United States, has announced its decision to establish a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad as part of its international expansion strategy. The announcement came after a high-level meeting between the airline’s senior leadership and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the Telangana Secretariat. The delegation included the airline’s Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and other key executives who discussed the company’s plans to leverage Hyderabad’s thriving technology ecosystem and skilled workforce.
The Global Innovation Centre will serve as a crucial hub for airline operations, technology development, data analytics, and innovation functions. Southwest Airlines has secured approximately 20,000 square feet of premium office space at Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, located in Raidurg Village along the HITEC City Corridor. This business park spans around 30 acres and offers a combination of SEZ, non-SEZ, and built-to-suit office spaces designed to accommodate global corporations. The facility is expected to tap into Hyderabad’s rich talent pool and robust IT infrastructure to drive innovation in airline technology and operations.
Sattva Knowledge City has emerged as a preferred destination for multinational companies due to its strategic location near HITEC City and Gachibowli, offering excellent connectivity and modern infrastructure. The campus hosts a diverse range of global corporations, including Microsoft, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Novartis, Gartner, and JP Morgan Chase. The business park features comprehensive amenities such as food courts, cafes, landscaped office areas, fitness centres, and conference facilities, making it an attractive location for companies seeking world-class office environments.
Hyderabad has witnessed significant growth in demand for Grade-A office space from multinational technology firms, consulting companies, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). According to recent commercial real estate data, GCCs leased a record 5.3 million square feet of office space in the city in 2024, reflecting strong corporate interest in the region. The city’s appeal stems from its skilled workforce, improved infrastructure, thriving startup ecosystem, and business-friendly government policies that have attracted numerous international players to establish their operations in the region.
The establishment of Southwest Airlines’ innovation centre marks another milestone in Hyderabad’s evolution as a global IT and innovation hub. The move underscores the city’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for multinational corporations seeking to establish technology-forward operations outside traditional business hubs. The decision by Southwest Airlines to choose Hyderabad reinforces the city’s position in attracting major international companies looking to expand their global footprint through innovation and technology centres.
