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Southwest Airlines

Low-cost · United States

The largest low-cost carrier in the US, famous for an all-Boeing-737 fleet, open seating, and two free checked bags.

1967
founded
None
alliance
Low-cost
type
2
aircraft types

Main hubs: Focus cities across the US, no traditional hubs.

Aircraft Southwest Airlines flies

Boeing 737-8003-3Boeing 737 MAX 83-3

Common questions

What planes does Southwest Airlines fly?
Aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Where are its hubs?
Focus cities across the US, no traditional hubs.
What alliance is it in?
None.