Southwest Airlines rumored to consider Boeing 787‑9 for long‑haul service

Southwest Airlines is rumored to be evaluating the Boeing 787‑9 for possible long‑haul routes, according to a report that cites US Department of Transportation data covering the 12 months to June 2026.

Southwest has not made a decision on acquiring any wide‑body aircraft and has not confirmed any fleet changes, while it has considered dozens of Dreamliners and is looking at a roughly three‑year launch window; the airline also aims to become an all‑737 MAX operator by the end of 2031.