Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Order, Plans Long Haul Flights

Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Order, Plans Long Haul Flights

Southwest Airlines is reportedly weighing a Boeing 787 order of dozens of jets, signaling it may finally be edging closer to launching long haul international flights.

Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 for long-haul international push, sources say

Southwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as its potential first widebody jet. The airline has maintained discussions concerning long-haul international flights and its fleet expansion strategy. It is also exploring options to acquire aircraft through lessors or the secondary market. Southwest currently operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet, while Airbus is also being considered for future needs.

Exclusive-Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 for long-haul international push, sources say

By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Allison Lampert CHICAGO/MONTREAL, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines is leaning toward Boeing's 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody jet as it weighs launching long-haul international flights, according to three people famil...

Southwest Leans Toward Boeing 787 for Potential Long-Haul Flights

The airline has not made a final aircraft decision. The 787 would be Southwest’s first widebody jet if selected.