Originally Posted by
cxorcist
Clearly, another type doesn’t work well within the SWA model. They acquired many 717s from AirTran which both Delta and Hawaiian Airlines operate profitably. They clearly didn’t find value there. I find it highly unlikely that SWA will order A220-100 or -300. I think it’s far more likely that SWA orders Max10 or perhaps a Boeing NMA for growth.
Big difference between inheriting used 717s and purchasing a new type. Ultimately, what has worked for SW for decades will no longer be airworthy. Whatever their model may have little bearing on what it will be 20 years from now and that will be defined by what A & B do or do not produce. I'd agree with the NMA except nothing is guaranteed with B now, let alone a 143 pax version.