# Southwest Leans Toward Boeing 787 for Potential Long-Haul Flights

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-09T05:07:36.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-09T05:07:36.000Z
Section: Business

> The airline has not made a final aircraft decision. The 787 would be Southwest’s first widebody jet if selected.

Southwest Airlines is leaning toward Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner as it considers launching long-haul international flights, a move that would introduce the carrier’s first widebody aircraft.

The airline has not made a final decision on which aircraft to use. The 787 is being considered as Southwest evaluates potential long-haul international service.

If selected, the aircraft would mark a change from Southwest’s current narrowbody fleet as the carrier considers launching long-haul international flights. The airline is still weighing whether to launch the service.