Southwest Airlines Says Expects A Total Of 67 Boeing 737-8 And 737-7 Aircraft Deliveries And Plan To Retire ~60 Aircraft In 2026
Benzinga Newsdesk 1 week ago
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Third quarter 2026 capacity decreased 0.4 percent year-over-yearReceived 20 Boeing 737-8 aircraft and retired 20 aircraft in third quarter 2026, ending the quarter with 803 aircraft (retirements included the sale of
- Third quarter 2026 capacity decreased 0.4 percent year-over-year
- Received 20 Boeing 737-8 aircraft and retired 20 aircraft in third quarter 2026, ending the quarter with 803 aircraft (retirements included the sale of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft and the retirement of 17 Boeing 737-700 aircraft)
- Third quarter 2026 gain on sale of $214 million, including $96 million primarily from retiring aircraft and engine sales and $118 million from sale-leaseback transactions
- Third quarter 2026 gross capital expenditures were $1.0 billion, driven primarily by aircraft-related capital spending, as well as technology, facilities, and operational investments
- Expect a total of 67 Boeing 737-8 and 737-7 aircraft deliveries and plan to retire approximately 60 aircraft in 2026
- Entered 2026 with a disciplined capacity plan and now expect full-year growth of approximately 1.2%, versus last updated guidance of approximately 1.5%
- Expect 2026 net capital spending4 between $2.5 billion and $2.75 billion