| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Hub Airport(s) | Dallas Love Field (DAL), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Baltimore (BWI), Phoenix (PHX) |
| Alliance | None |
| IATA Code | WN |
| Fleet Types | Over 800 aircraft consisting exclusively of Boeing 737s (737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8) |
History
Co-founded in Texas in 1967 by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King, Southwest invented the low-cost carrier business model: point-to-point routes, single aircraft type, and no-hub delays.
Notable Facts
Southwest operates the largest Boeing 737 fleet in the world and famously maintained its "Bags Fly Free" two-checked-bags policy for decades.