Originally Posted by
n9810f
Doesn't sound right. If you read the redacted purchase agreements between Boeing and SWA, there is clear language that other 737 models can be substituted - and each msn has a deadline date for that. Also Boeing's 737 line flows based on orders and output and not on sub-fleet type.
Not to get too far off but there's plenty of loose talk at SWA of the 739ER.
I'll take your word for it. Seems more likely you should be able to swap.
As to the 900... 20 minute turns? You'll need two of those long over the wing jetways from Albany and even that might not do it.