Southwest Airlines evaluates Boeing 787 Dreamliner for long‑haul expansion
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Southwest Airlines is reportedly evaluating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of a possible shift toward long‑haul international flights, according to reports.
The airline has not confirmed any order and says no decision has been taken, while its chief financial officer said international long‑haul is one option under review; a fleet of dozens of Dreamliners could be considered over a roughly three‑year horizon, which would end a 55‑year single‑type Boeing 737 fleet that has been maintained since 1971, and its average stage length in the second quarter of 2026 was 784 miles (1,262 km).