FLEET - Southwest Airlines (US) ended 2024 with 803 aircraft, which reflected 36 aircraft retirements, compared with its previous guidance of 40 retirements, due to shifting two B737-700 and two B737-800 retirements into 2025

The carrier plans 38 B737-8 deliveries in 2025, along with 51 retirements, ending the year with a fleet of roughly 790 aircraft. Southwest expects to complete the sale/leaseback of one additional B737-800 in 1Q 2025. It also exercised three B737-7 options for delivery in 2025 and eight -7 options for delivery in 2026.

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