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02-19-2026 | 05:23 AM
#331
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Have to agree here. The 700s are in dire need of replacement. They will be 1 for 1 for quite a while and then once the 700s are gone, they will probably right size gauge by retiring/selling 800s. The company can’t wait to get that 700 albatross from around their necks. Those planes are all extremely high cycle and, even though they have done heavy checks, you can easily tell that they are just riding them into the dirt and not doing a lot in the way of upkeep. I swear I am calling mx on about every 5th leg in one.
02-19-2026 | 09:56 AM
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I would be interested to see the actual numbers. My sample size is pretty big (not saying yours isn’t) due to where I am based and the flying that I tend to do. I have had awful experiences with them lately. I will say, our mx is second to none and I am constantly impressed by our MEL carry rate, which has to be some of the lowest in the industry. Those planes are just trying me with constant issues.
02-19-2026 | 10:00 AM
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I would be interested to see the actual numbers. My sample size is pretty big (not saying yours isn’t) due to where I am based and the flying that I tend to do. I have had awful experiences with them lately. I will say, our mx is second to none and I am constantly impressed by our MEL carry rate, which has to be some of the lowest in the industry. Those planes are just trying me with constant issues.
02-19-2026 | 10:55 AM
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Company fleet plan has 170 of the 700s getting the complete cabin refresh (new bids, slim seats, LED lights) to align with the new product. They will essentially look like an 8/MAX on the inside. Expect those birds to stay in the fleet through 2030 when the company hopes to transition to an all MAX fleet.
02-21-2026 | 04:55 AM
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From: 737CA
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/southwest-airlines-eyes-early-2027-debut-boeing-737-7
“If we get approval [in the] second half of this year, [entry into service] would be early 2027,” Barone said.
"Southwest then will have to earn its own approvals for several items it will pair with its newest variant, including left-seat head-up display (HUD). The carrier has equipped its new 737s with HUDs since 1995. "
"And once that happens, we’ll spend about four to six months getting them ready to get into service.”
“If we get approval [in the] second half of this year, [entry into service] would be early 2027,” Barone said.
"Southwest then will have to earn its own approvals for several items it will pair with its newest variant, including left-seat head-up display (HUD). The carrier has equipped its new 737s with HUDs since 1995. "
"And once that happens, we’ll spend about four to six months getting them ready to get into service.”
02-21-2026 | 05:01 AM
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https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/southwest-airlines-eyes-early-2027-debut-boeing-737-7
“If we get approval [in the] second half of this year, [entry into service] would be early 2027,” Barone said.
"Southwest then will have to earn its own approvals for several items it will pair with its newest variant, including left-seat head-up display (HUD). The carrier has equipped its new 737s with HUDs since 1995. "
"And once that happens, we’ll spend about four to six months getting them ready to get into service.”
“If we get approval [in the] second half of this year, [entry into service] would be early 2027,” Barone said.
"Southwest then will have to earn its own approvals for several items it will pair with its newest variant, including left-seat head-up display (HUD). The carrier has equipped its new 737s with HUDs since 1995. "
"And once that happens, we’ll spend about four to six months getting them ready to get into service.”
02-21-2026 | 09:03 AM
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From: B737CA
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/southwest-airlines-eyes-early-2027-debut-boeing-737-7
“If we get approval [in the] second half of this year, [entry into service] would be early 2027,” Barone said.
"Southwest then will have to earn its own approvals for several items it will pair with its newest variant, including left-seat head-up display (HUD). The carrier has equipped its new 737s with HUDs since 1995. "
"And once that happens, we’ll spend about four to six months getting them ready to get into service.”
“If we get approval [in the] second half of this year, [entry into service] would be early 2027,” Barone said.
"Southwest then will have to earn its own approvals for several items it will pair with its newest variant, including left-seat head-up display (HUD). The carrier has equipped its new 737s with HUDs since 1995. "
"And once that happens, we’ll spend about four to six months getting them ready to get into service.”
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