Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 Dreamliner for long‑haul routes

Southwest Airlines is considering the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody jet for long‑haul international flights, though no final decision has been made and the choice will rest with the board, according to the carrier's chief financial officer.

People familiar with the airline say Southwest has contemplated a fleet of dozens of 787s; Southwest said it has no news forthcoming on fleet plans, Boeing referred questions about the plans to the carrier, and Airbus declined to comment.