by Ann Keeton, Dow Jones

CHICAGO -(Dow Jones)- Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) said Wednesday that it is still committed to code-sharing with Mexico's Volaris in the second half of next year, marking its first step toward offering international destinations.
The timetable for the pact with Volaris has moved back from the early 2010 schedule originally envisioned, after Southwest had indicated earlier this year that plans to code-share with Canada's WestJet were on hold, citing unspecified priorities.

Volaris started daily flights from its hub outside Mexico City to Los Angeles last week - its first U.S. flight - and plans to add services to Oakland, Calif., at a later date.

Southwest announced plans last year to coordinate with both carriers after upgrading its computer systems, part of a much-anticipated expansion from its domestic base, where it carries more passengers than any other U.S. carrier.

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