Air TransportSouthwest Airlines considers Boeing 787 in historic break from 737-only fleet - reportLong-haul flights are among changes being considered by the US carrier, according to sources familiar with its plansOctober 09, 2026Read more
IndustryFAA reviews Boeing 737 MAX software glitch after airlines reject affected versionVNAV issue affects newer flight computer software used to certify the MAX 7 and during flight tests of the MAX 10September 27, 2026Read more
IndustryBoeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certificationSouthwest Airlines expects first deliveries only near the end of 2026 as Boeing prepares 27 previously built aircraftSeptember 26, 2026Read more
Air TransportSouthwest limits use of portable chargers onboard amid battery fire concernsNew rules ban storage in overhead bins and restrict use during flights starting April 20April 08, 2026Read more
Air TransportSouthwest expects Boeing 737 MAX 7 certification in August 2026, first flights in 2027Carrier maintains fleet plans without the new aircraft as regulatory delays continue to impact Boeing’s production and delivery schedulesDecember 12, 2025Read more
Air TransportSouthwest Airlines unveils upgraded Boeing 737 MAX 8 with new cabin featuresUS carrier introduces assigned seating, premium cabin, and baggage fees in strategic overhaulOctober 17, 2025Read more
Air TransportUnited Nigeria Airlines to acquire six Boeing 737-800 from SouthwestCarrier to triple fleet size with aircraft deliveries starting in 2026, including options for four more jetsSeptember 09, 2025Read more
Air TransportEnd of an era: Southwest to end two-free bag policy per flightU.S. ultra-low-cost carrier was the only major airline still offering the free bag, but losses prompted a change in strategyMarch 13, 2025Read more
Air TransportSouthwest sends 737 MAX 8 back to Boeing after "Dutch roll" damageAircraft was flying from Phoenix to Oakland on May 25 when it experienced violent oscillations at 32,000 feet. Passengers and crew were not injuredJune 14, 2024Read more
Air TransportSouthwest Boeing 737 loses engine cover and increases paranoia with manufacturerThe 737-800 aircraft had taken off from Denver on Sunday and returned to the airport 25 minutes later. FAA said it will investigate episodeApril 08, 2024Read more