Southwest Airlines Eyes Global Expansion

Southwest Airlines aircraft (top) and Icelandair aircraft

More airlines are set to join Icelandair as a Southwest Airlines partner carrier; at least one additional interline is expected to be announced this year.

Credit: Southwest Airlines/Sipa USA/Alamy Stock Photo
Changes inside and outside the cabin are aimed at broadening the reach of Southwest Airlines. As the Dallas-based carrier works to attract more flying from current and future customers, it is looking to expand its route map beyond the range of its all-Boeing 737 fleet through new partnerships...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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