Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is the world's largest low-cost carrier. The airline also holds the record of operating more Boeing 737 aircraft than any other airline. It is currently adding brand-new Boeing 737 MAX planes to the fleet, making it the largest MAX operator. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Southwest Airlines
- IATA Code
- WN
- ICAO Code
- SWA
- Airline Type
- Low-Cost Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dallas Love Field, Denver International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Houston Hobby Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Midway International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1967
- CEO
- Robert Jordan
- Country
- United States
- Country
- United States
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Why The Boeing 737 MAX Remains So Popular
Boeing's latest narrowbody aircraft continues to be a commercial success.
The 5 Airlines With The Largest Narrowbody Fleets In The United States
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Southwest Airlines Captain Flies Retirement Flight With First Officer Son
A Southwest captain’s final flight with his son highlights aviation family legacy, echoed by a similar emotional father-daughter story in Turkey.
Southwest Airlines Adds 42 New Nonstop Routes This Spring [Map]
They include four new cities, with one in particular being historic...
"The Runway Wasn't Clear": Southwest 737 Touches Down Before Abrupt Burbank Go-Around
Reportedly, the pilot announced to the passengers that the runway was not clear when the aircraft touched down, resulting in a go-around.
Southwest Airlines Transforms Austin-Bergstrom Airport, Unleashing A New Era For Travelers And Crew
The carrier has scheduled almost 3,500 departures from the Texan facility this month alone.
Southwest Airlines Passenger Blasts New Policy After Being Required To Buy An Extra Seat
One passenger's ordeal at the airport in March 2026 raises questions about Southwest's 'Customer of Size' policy and its impact on travelers.
Southwest Airlines Cabin Reconfiguration Increases Seat Pitch, Reducing Overall Passenger Capacity
Southwest Airlines has added extra-legroom seats to its fleet.
Here’s Why Southwest Airlines Can’t Fly All Of Its Boeing 737 MAX 8s Over The Pacific
These jets are subject to certain operational requirements.
Burbank & Fort Lauderdale: 2 Hollywood Airports, But 2 Very Different Futures
As the US low-cost model comes under pressure, Fort Lauderdale and Burbank reveal two very different futures for secondary airports.
The New Boarding Policy Changes That Southwest Passengers Should Know About
It comes after extra-legroom customers found that other passengers had already placed bags in the overhead bins above their seats.
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Southwest Airlines' Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX In 2026
Single-aisle aircraft are flying farther than ever. Southwest’s longest 737 MAX routes show how narrowbodies now power long domestic sectors.
Customer Uproar Forces Southwest To Rethink Assigned Seating Policy: Here’s What’s Changing
Southwest Airlines’ decision to abandon its iconic open-seating system has sparked a wave of customer backlash, prompting the carrier to reassess parts of its newly introduced assigned-seating policy in early 2026. The Dallas-based airline’s move, which was rolled out on January 27th, was intended to modernize the booking and boarding experience. However, loyal flyers have loudly objected to unintended consequences that have emerged in the first weeks of operation.
Southwest Passenger Fractures Police Officer's Eye Socket After Failing TSA Identity Check
If convicted, the passenger could face up to 20 years in a Federal Prison for assaulting TSA and DPD officers.
The O’Hare Experiment Ends: Southwest Refocuses On Midway
Southwest will end its O’Hare service on June 4, moving all flights to Chicago Midway and ending a four-year experiment.
Southwest Airlines Launches New Interline Agreement With ANA
ANA becomes Southwest's fourth Asian airline partner.
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Step aboard Southwest's longest routes, where the airline pushes the limits of nonstop travel—and possibly passenger endurance.