What airplane does Southwest use?

on Southwest aircraft? The below chart lists key seat specifications on each Boeing 737 model we fly, including passenger capacity, average pitch*, and seat width. Our aircraft have one aisle and one single cabin with three seats on each side of the aircraft.



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Not only does the 737 provide Southwest with a versatile, economical, and durable aircraft, but it also offers economical options for spare parts and maintenance. The 737s used by Southwest also have a higher range than other single aisle aircraft, enabling them to offer more nonstop flights.

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In comparison to the 737-700, the 737-800 also features the new Sky Interior with a sculpted ceiling and sloping overhead storage bins which leave the cabin with a much more open and spacious feel. There is no pre-assigned seating for Southwest flights.

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The 737-700 has 143 seats in 24 rows, while both the 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 have 175 seats in 30 rows. SeatGuru, a travel website owned by Tripadvisor, allows visitors to view the layouts of these planes and read reviews of the seats from people who traveled on the plane.

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Therefore, the ERJ135/140/145 members of the family are among the safest airliners in history. The Airbus A340 is also one of the safest, with no fatal accidents involving any of the 380 units since its introduction in March 1993.

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According to experts, the model (737-800) is considered to be the safest aircraft ever made. The 737-800 belongs to the aviation giant's next-generation aircraft which also includes 600, 700, and 900.

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Southwest Is A Safe Airline
They are a favorite among travelers looking for cheap flights without having to compromise on comfort or security. According to the most recent list of the world's safest airlines, Southwest was ranked in the top 15 airlines in the world in 2021, even beating out Delta, American, and United.

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The Company's fleet has an average age of approximately 12 years. In 2022, the Company's average aircraft trip length was 728 miles with an average duration of two hours. Southwest was the launch customer for the Boeing 737-700 in 1997.

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The 700 has one emergency exit door over the wing, the 800 and 900 each have two. And because the 900 is the longest of them all, it has an additional emergency exit just behind the wing on each side.

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The biggest reason for flying at higher altitudes lies in fuel efficiency. The thin air creates less drag on the aircraft, which means the plane can use less fuel in order to maintain speed.

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The Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts are returning to the skies. If there is an aircraft that you want to avoid it is this one. The 737MAX has been responsible for the deaths of 346 people in 2 separate plane accidents.

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The Best Seats for the Most Legroom Sure, there's more legroom in the bulkhead and exit rows, but there are 1 or 2 coveted seats on every Southwest flight that you'll really want to find.

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If you're flying often, you likely want options. While Southwest is certainly large, Delta's footprint nearly triples Southwest's.

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Our commitment to our Customers is seen throughout the Southwest travel experience, from our “no change fees1”, “bags fly free2”, and “flight credits don't expire3” policies to the range of benefits available through our Rapid Rewards® program.

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Like many other airlines, Southwest begins boarding about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. The similarities largely end there, though, because Southwest's boarding process is unlike any other airline thanks to its open seating policy, which means you can sit just about anywhere you want without assigned seats.

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While AirlineRatings.com does not officially release rankings for the least-safe airlines, the following carriers featured at the bottom of the list with one-star rankings: Nepal Airlines (Nepal), Airblue (Pakistan), Sriwijaya Air (Indonesia), Blue Wing (Suriname), Pakistan International Airlines and Air Algerie ( ...

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