Fleet, orders, deliveries & MRO

Southwest considers Boeing 787 order

Last observed 2026-10-11 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

Southwest is considering ordering Boeing 787 aircraft; no quantity is given.

Why it matters: A widebody fleet would represent a major strategic shift for Southwest, supporting international network growth and a stronger Rapid Rewards proposition.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

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