Originally Posted by Proximity

One reason Southwest could not jump into international flying—especially widebody service—is that its point-to-point model isn’t well suited to filling long-haul aircraft.

But take a look at the changes coming in March 2026: routes like MKE–MDW and TYS–BNA, along with “banked” flight schedules at Southwest’s major stations like BNA, STL, and DEN (well and MDW but you can't go far from MDW).

Draw your own conclusions.