Is Southwest Airlines Considering Boeing 787s for Long-Haul Flights?

Business Traveller - Oct 12, 2026

Southwest is reportedly studying Boeing 787s for long-haul flying. Could widebodies force the airline into premium cabins, new labor agreements and complexity far removed from its traditional 737 model? The post Is Southwest Airlines Considering Boeing 787s for Long-Haul Flights? appeared first on Business Traveller.

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