by WTN Staff

Southwest is opening the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park, an open-air lounge offering food and free entertainment in the southwest corner of the public park. The opening is meant to call attention to the airline's new service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

'Wichcraft, based in the city, is responsible for the Porch's menu, which includes teas by In Pursuit of Tea. 'Wichcraft Co-founder Tom Colicchio described the deal with Southwest as "a natural collaboration and a great opportunity to work with a company that cares about its customers as much as we do."