Southwest Airlines (WN), based at Dallas Love Field, is set to launch a major fleet retrofit initiative starting May 1. The airline will begin upgrading the interiors of its entire fleet by introducing premium seating and transitioning to a new assigned seating boarding system.
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Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlines (WN), based at Dallas Love Field, is set to launch a major fleet retrofit initiative starting May 1. The airline will begin upgrading the interiors of its entire fleet by introducing premium seating and transitioning to a new assigned seating boarding system.
In an interview with Aviation Week, Landon Nitschke, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, revealed that more than 800 aircraft must be modified by December 31 to accommodate the new extended legroom seating. To meet this ambitious timeline, the airline plans to retrofit between seven and ten planes each night across multiple maintenance facilities located in Dallas, Houston Hobby, Phoenix Sky Harbor, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Orlando International, and Denver International.
As part of this operational overhaul, Southwest will also open a new line maintenance hangar at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. This facility will have the capacity to service up to three Boeing 737s inside and provide ramp space for an additional eight aircraft.
These upgrades are a key component of Southwest’s broader strategic transformation following a challenging 2024. The airline’s restructuring includes the introduction of red-eye flights, voluntary staff departures, baggage fees, assigned seating, and the expansion of interline and codeshare partnerships. These initiatives follow a cooperation agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
According to the ch-aviation fleets module, Southwest currently operates a fleet of 815 aircraft:
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355 Boeing 737-700s
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203 Boeing 737-800s
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257 Boeing 737-8s
This comprehensive interior revamp marks a significant shift for the traditionally no-frills carrier as it adapts to changing market demands and competitive pressures.
Source: Southwest
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