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Southwest to outfit 300+ 737s with Starlink Wi‑Fi — first aircraft this summer, fleetwide by year‑end

Southwest Airlines will retrofit more than 300 aircraft with SpaceX Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi, beginning with a first installation this summer and completing the rollout by year‑end 2026. The carrier says the service will be free to passengers as part of its ongoing onboard-experience upgrades.

2026-02-11T13:55:26.233024-08:00

Washington Post

Southwest's first day of assigned seating sparks boarding and overhead-bin clashes

2026-01-28T08:09:27.965216-08:00

CNBC

Southwest credits bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts for boost as it forecasts a 300% EPS jump in 2026

2026-01-28T13:44:12.096586-08:00

FlightGlobal

Southwest completes 737-700 reconfiguration ahead of Jan. 27 launch of assigned seating and extra‑legroom options

2026-01-21T21:04:48.485833-08:00

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Southwest to outfit 300+ 737s with Starlink Wi‑Fi — first aircraft this summer, fleetwide by year‑end Southwest Airlines will retrofit more than 300 aircraft with SpaceX Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi, beginning with a first installation this summer and completing the rollout by year‑end 2026. The carrier says the service will be free to passengers as part of its ongoing onboard-experience upgrades.

2026-02-11T13:55:26.233024-08:00

Southwest to outfit 300+ 737s with Starlink Wi‑Fi — first aircraft this summer, fleetwide by year‑end

CNBC

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Southwest credits bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts for boost as it forecasts a 300% EPS jump in 2026 Southwest forecast at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 — roughly a 300% increase from 2025 — and reported Q4 revenue of $7.44 billion, saying bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts are driving the recovery. Full‑year net profit nonetheless slipped year‑over‑year and benefits remain uneven.

2026-01-28T13:44:12.096586-08:00

Southwest credits bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts for boost as it forecasts a 300% EPS jump in 2026

Washington Post

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Southwest's first day of assigned seating sparks boarding and overhead-bin clashes Southwest's shift to assigned seating has begun, and the carrier's first day of assigned boarding is already producing visible friction: passengers are contesting boarding order and overhead bin space. The change alters boarding behaviour, gate operations and passenger experience as the airline moves away from open seating.

2026-01-28T08:09:27.965216-08:00

Southwest's first day of assigned seating sparks boarding and overhead-bin clashes

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Southwest completes 737-700 reconfiguration ahead of Jan. 27 launch of assigned seating and extra‑legroom options Southwest Airlines has finished cabin modifications across its Boeing 737‑700 fleet, removing one row of seats from each aircraft ahead of the Jan. 27 launch of assigned seating and a paid extra‑legroom product. The work prepares the carrier to implement seat assignments and new ancillary options.

2026-01-21T21:04:48.485833-08:00

Southwest completes 737-700 reconfiguration ahead of Jan. 27 launch of assigned seating and extra‑legroom options

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Southwest and Turkish Airlines launch partnership linking 14 U.S. gateways with Istanbul Southwest Airlines will begin a reciprocal partnership with Turkish Airlines next month, enabling single‑ticket itineraries and seamless connections that combine Southwest domestic flights with Turkish services from its 14 U.S. gateways. The deal expands Southwest’s roster of international partners despite Turkish’s Star Alliance membership.

2026-01-12T15:13:00.227360-08:00

Southwest and Turkish Airlines launch partnership linking 14 U.S. gateways with Istanbul

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Southwest to outfit 300+ 737s with Starlink Wi‑Fi — first aircraft this summer, fleetwide by year‑end

Southwest's first day of assigned seating sparks boarding and overhead-bin clashes

Southwest credits bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts for boost as it forecasts a 300% EPS jump in 2026

Southwest completes 737-700 reconfiguration ahead of Jan. 27 launch of assigned seating and extra‑legroom options

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