Nashville International Airport officials announced Monday that Southwest Airlines will offer a daily nonstop flight to Seattle, beginning June 2, 2013.

The addition of the seasonal flight was necessitated by a high-demand market for business and leisure travelers, according to Rob Wigington, president and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. 

“The Airport Authority is focused on adding year-round nonstop service to Seattle and other destinations,” Wigington said in a release. “We are pleased to continue this nonstop service during the peak summer travel months to Seattle, one of our most sought-after markets.”