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Southwest Airlines fleet

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Southwest Airlines fleet

As of December 2025, Southwest Airlines operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet with 803 aircraft, making it the fifth largest commercial airline fleet in the world and the largest 737 operator. Additionally, Southwest has over 450 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on order. Southwest has only ever operated Boeing 737 aircraft, except for a brief period during the late 1970s and early 1980s, when they operated six Boeing 727-200 aircraft. The airline served as the launch customer of the 737-300, 737-500, and 737-700. The use of a single aircraft type across its fleet allows Southwest's pilots to operate any aircraft without restrictions, allows the company to stock fewer spare parts, and reduces training time and costs. Southwest Airlines aims to be an all 737 MAX-operator by 2031.

Tables

· Current fleet
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-700
Aircraft
Boeing 737-700
In service
294
Orders
—
Seats
137
Notes
Launch customer and largest operator of the 737-700. To be retired by 2031 and replaced by Boeing 737 MAX.
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Aircraft
Boeing 737-800
In service
196
Orders
—
Seats
175
Boeing 737 MAX 7
Boeing 737 MAX 7
Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 7
In service
—
Orders
269
Seats
150
Notes
Expected to enter service in 2026. Replacing Boeing 737-700.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 8
In service
310
Orders
186
Seats
175
Notes
Largest Boeing 737 MAX operator. Replacing Boeing 737-800.
Total
Total
Aircraft
Total
In service
800
Orders
455
Aircraft
In service
Orders
Seats
Notes
Boeing 737-700
294
—
137
Launch customer and largest operator of the 737-700. To be retired by 2031 and replaced by Boeing 737 MAX.
Boeing 737-800
196
—
175
Boeing 737 MAX 7
—
269
150
Expected to enter service in 2026. Replacing Boeing 737-700.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
310
186
175
Largest Boeing 737 MAX operator. Replacing Boeing 737-800.
Total
800
455
Southwest Airlines fleet history · Historical fleet
Boeing 727-200
Boeing 727-200
Aircraft
Boeing 727-200
Total
7
Introduction
1978
Retired
1985
Replacement(s)
Boeing 737-300
Notes
Leased, not operated concurrently.
Boeing 737-200
Boeing 737-200
Aircraft
Boeing 737-200
Total
54
Introduction
1971
Retired
2005
Replacement(s)
Boeing 737-700
Notes
Southwest's first aircraft type.
Boeing 737-300
Boeing 737-300
Aircraft
Boeing 737-300
Total
195
Introduction
1984
Retired
2017
Replacement(s)
Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737 MAX 8
Notes
Launch customer.
Boeing 737-500
Boeing 737-500
Aircraft
Boeing 737-500
Total
25
Introduction
1990
Retired
2016
Aircraft
Total
Introduction
Retired
Replacement(s)
Notes
Boeing 727-200
7
1978
1985
Boeing 737-300
Leased, not operated concurrently.
Boeing 737-200
54
1971
2005
Boeing 737-700
Southwest's first aircraft type.
Boeing 737-300
195
1984
2017
Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737 MAX 8
Launch customer.
Boeing 737-500
25
1990
2016
Southwest Airlines' current and former special liveries · Livery/paint › Special liveries and decals
Name
Name
Active
Name
Active
Year
Active
Description
Active
Registration
Active
Photo
Arizona One
Arizona One
Active
Arizona One
Active
1994
Active
The flag of the state of Arizona is applied across this aircraft.
Active
N383SW (previous) N955WN (current)
Active
California One
California One
Active
California One
Active
1995
Active
The flag of the state of California is applied across this aircraft.
Active
N609SW (previous) N943WN (previous) N8653A (current)
Active
The Charles E. Taylor
The Charles E. Taylor
Active
The Charles E. Taylor
Active
2008
Active
This aircraft is named in honor of Charles E. Taylor, the first aviation mechanic. He worked with the Wright Brothers and built the engine used on the Wright Flyer. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N289CT, an older Boeing 737-700, back in 2008. This decal was applied on the nose of N906WN, a newer Boeing 737-700, in 2013. N906WN is
Active
N289CT (previous) N906WN (current)
Active
Colleen Barrett – Heroine of the Heart
Colleen Barrett – Heroine of the Heart
Active
Colleen Barrett – Heroine of the Heart
Active
2007
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines. In 2001, she became the first woman to hold the office of president at a major airline, and her leadership was crucial in the aftermath of the events of 9/11. Southwest was the only major airline to be profitable during the fourth quarter of th
Active
N266WN (previous) N872CB (current)
Active
Colorado One
Colorado One
Active
Colorado One
Active
2012
Active
The flag of the state of Colorado is applied across this aircraft. N230WN is the 5,000th Boeing 737 ever produced. A special commemorative placard is placed on the top of the entry door frame of this aircraft. The tail was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2022, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same.
Active
N230WN (previous) N8690A (current)
Active
The Donald G. Ogden
The Donald G. Ogden
Active
The Donald G. Ogden
Active
1981
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Donald G. Ogden, Southwest Airlines' first Vice President of Flight Operations. He served from 1971 until his retirement in 1981. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N71SW, a Boeing 737-200, back in 1981. This decal was applied on the nose of N439WN, a Boeing 737-700, in 2003. N439WN is cu
Active
N71SW (previous) N439WN (current)
Active
Florida One
Florida One
Active
Florida One
Active
2010
Active
The flag of the state of Florida is applied across this aircraft. The tail was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2018, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same.
Active
N945WN
Active
Freedom One
Freedom One
Active
Freedom One
Active
2021
Active
The flag of the United States of America is applied across this aircraft. This is Southwest's first Boeing 737-800 with a special livery.
Active
N500WR
Active
Heart One
Heart One
Active
Heart One
Active
2014
Active
The first aircraft painted into Southwest's "Heart" livery, the new primary livery for Southwest Airlines effective September 8, 2014.
Active
N8642E
Active
The Herbert D. Kelleher
The Herbert D. Kelleher
Active
The Herbert D. Kelleher
Active
1978
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Herbert D. Kelleher, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, and it's one of two aircraft in the airline's fleet that's still painted in the original "Desert Gold" livery. The decal was first applied on the nose of N52SW, a Boeing 737-200, in 1978. The retro livery was painted on N365S
Active
N52SW (previous) N365SW (previous) N711HK (previous) N871HK (current)
Active
Heroes of the Heart
Heroes of the Heart
Active
Heroes of the Heart
Active
1993
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of the many thousands of employees working to keep Southwest Airlines moving forward each and every single day. The original aircraft was dedicated to Southwest's 81 Station Administrative Coordinators. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N363SW, a Boeing 737-300, back in 1993. This decal was
Active
N363SW (previous) N938WN (current)
Active
Illinois One
Illinois One
Active
Illinois One
Active
2008
Active
The flag of the state of Illinois is applied across this aircraft. N918WN, a Boeing 737-700, was returned to the lessor and was repainted white in 2020. Throughout 2021, N918WN sat in the desert of the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. N918WN was later bought by Avelo Airlines in 2022, and it was re-registered as N70
Active
N918WN (previous) N8619F (current)
Active
Imua One
Imua One
Active
Imua One
Active
2023
Active
This aircraft is dedicated to the employees of Southwest and communities in the state of Hawaii who have welcomed Southwest Airlines with open arms. The eight central visual elements on this aircraft hold significance in both the state of Hawaii and Southwest Airlines. This is Southwest's first Boeing 737 MAX 8 with a state-themed livery.
Active
N8710M
Active
Independence One
Independence One
Active
Independence One
Active
2026
Active
A special livery celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States, in partnership with America250. The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are displayed on both sides of the fuselage.
Active
N1776R
Active
The Jack Vidal
The Jack Vidal
Active
The Jack Vidal
Active
1995
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Jack Vidal, Southwest's first Vice President of Maintenance. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N601WN, a Boeing 737-300, back in 1995. This decal was applied on the nose of N956WN, a Boeing 737-700, in 2017. N956WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
Active
N601WN (previous) N956WN (current)
Active
Liberty One
Liberty One
Active
Liberty One
Active
2026
Active
This aircraft, like Freedom One, displays the flag of the United States across the aircraft.
Active
N8719Q
Lone Star One
Lone Star One
Active
Lone Star One
Active
1990
Active
The flag of the state of Texas is applied across this aircraft. This livery was previously applied to N352SW, a Boeing 737-300, back in 1990. N352SW was also Southwest's first-ever aircraft to be painted into a state flag. After N352SW was retired in 2016, the "Lone Star One" livery was painted onto N931WN, a Boeing 737-700, two months later. N931W
Active
N352SW (previous) N931WN (previous) N8660A (current)
Active
Louisiana One
Louisiana One
Active
Louisiana One
Active
2018
Active
The flag of the state of Louisiana is applied across this aircraft.
Active
N946WN (previous) N8977G (current)
Active
Maryland One
Maryland One
Active
Maryland One
Active
2005
Active
The flag of the state of Maryland is applied across this aircraft. The tail was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2021, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same.
Active
N214WN
Active
Missouri One
Missouri One
Active
Missouri One
Active
2015
Active
The flag of the state of Missouri is applied across this aircraft. N280WN was previously painted in the "Penguin One" livery until Southwest ended their partnership with SeaWorld.
Active
N280WN
Active
Nevada One
Nevada One
Active
Nevada One
Active
1999
Active
The flag of the state of Nevada is applied across this aircraft. After N727SW was retired in November 2022, the "Nevada One" livery was painted onto N8646B, a Boeing 737-800, in May 2023.
Active
N727SW (previous) N8646B (current)
Active
New Mexico One
New Mexico One
Active
New Mexico One
Active
2000
Active
The flag of the state of New Mexico is applied across this aircraft. The tail of N781WN, a Boeing 737-700, was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2018, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same. After N781WN was retired in June 2023, the "New Mexico One" livery was painted onto N8655D, a Boeing 737-800, just one month later.
Active
N781WN (previous) N8655D (current)
Active
The Rollin W. King
The Rollin W. King
Active
The Rollin W. King
Active
1980
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Rollin W. King, the co-founder of Southwest Airlines. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N67SW, a Boeing 737-200, back in 1980. This decal was applied on the nose of N417WN, a Boeing 737-700, in 2001. N417WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
Active
N67SW (previous) N417WN (previous)
Active
Silver One
Silver One
Active
Silver One
Active
1996
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in celebration of Southwest's 25th anniversary. N629SW, a Boeing 737-300, was originally polished bare metal, but it was later painted silver for easier maintenance. It was then repainted with a silver metallic paint. This aircraft also featured silver seats, which were replaced to conform with the rest of the fle
Active
N629SW (previous) N953WN (current)
Active
The Spirit of Hope
The Spirit of Hope
Active
The Spirit of Hope
Active
2004
Active
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the first ever Ronald McDonald House. On the interior of this aircraft, the overhead bins are covered in artwork from kids at a Ronald McDonald House in Washington State. N443WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
Active
N443WN
Active
Tennessee One
Tennessee One
Active
Tennessee One
Active
2016
Active
The flag of the state of Tennessee is applied across this aircraft. N922WN, a Boeing 737-700, was repainted into the standard "Heart" livery in April 2021 due to paint issues with the "Tennessee One" livery.
Active
N922WN (previous) N8620H (previous) N8555Z (current)
Active
Triple Crown One
Triple Crown One
Active
Triple Crown One
Active
1997
Active
This aircraft wears special decals on the nose, and a large heart-shaped medallion in "Desert Gold" colors is painted over the top and each side of air fuselage. The aircraft is dedicated to the company's employees for achieving five consecutive "Triple Crowns". This is a term that was conceived by Southwest for its having been shown in the U . De
Active
N647SW (previous) N409WN (previous) N8681M (current)
Active
Warrior One
Warrior One
Active
Warrior One
Active
2012
Active
This aircraft was named in salute of the Southwest Employees' Warrior Spirit, as this was the first ever Boeing 737-800 to enter service with Southwest. This aircraft has been painted in the "Heart" livery since 2018, but the "Warrior One" decal wasn't reapplied on the nose of N8301J until 2022.
Active
N8301J
Active
Active
Name
Year
Description
Registration
Photo
Arizona One
1994
The flag of the state of Arizona is applied across this aircraft.
N383SW (previous) N955WN (current)
California One
1995
The flag of the state of California is applied across this aircraft.
N609SW (previous) N943WN (previous) N8653A (current)
The Charles E. Taylor
2008
This aircraft is named in honor of Charles E. Taylor, the first aviation mechanic. He worked with the Wright Brothers and built the engine used on the Wright Flyer. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N289CT, an older Boeing 737-700, back in 2008. This decal was applied on the nose of N906WN, a newer Boeing 737-700, in 2013. N906WN is
N289CT (previous) N906WN (current)
Colleen Barrett – Heroine of the Heart
2007
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines. In 2001, she became the first woman to hold the office of president at a major airline, and her leadership was crucial in the aftermath of the events of 9/11. Southwest was the only major airline to be profitable during the fourth quarter of th
N266WN (previous) N872CB (current)
Colorado One
2012
The flag of the state of Colorado is applied across this aircraft. N230WN is the 5,000th Boeing 737 ever produced. A special commemorative placard is placed on the top of the entry door frame of this aircraft. The tail was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2022, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same.
N230WN (previous) N8690A (current)
The Donald G. Ogden
1981
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Donald G. Ogden, Southwest Airlines' first Vice President of Flight Operations. He served from 1971 until his retirement in 1981. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N71SW, a Boeing 737-200, back in 1981. This decal was applied on the nose of N439WN, a Boeing 737-700, in 2003. N439WN is cu
N71SW (previous) N439WN (current)
Florida One
2010
The flag of the state of Florida is applied across this aircraft. The tail was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2018, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same.
N945WN
Freedom One
2021
The flag of the United States of America is applied across this aircraft. This is Southwest's first Boeing 737-800 with a special livery.
N500WR
Heart One
2014
The first aircraft painted into Southwest's "Heart" livery, the new primary livery for Southwest Airlines effective September 8, 2014.
N8642E
The Herbert D. Kelleher
1978
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Herbert D. Kelleher, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, and it's one of two aircraft in the airline's fleet that's still painted in the original "Desert Gold" livery. The decal was first applied on the nose of N52SW, a Boeing 737-200, in 1978. The retro livery was painted on N365S
N52SW (previous) N365SW (previous) N711HK (previous) N871HK (current)
Heroes of the Heart
1993
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of the many thousands of employees working to keep Southwest Airlines moving forward each and every single day. The original aircraft was dedicated to Southwest's 81 Station Administrative Coordinators. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N363SW, a Boeing 737-300, back in 1993. This decal was
N363SW (previous) N938WN (current)
Illinois One
2008
The flag of the state of Illinois is applied across this aircraft. N918WN, a Boeing 737-700, was returned to the lessor and was repainted white in 2020. Throughout 2021, N918WN sat in the desert of the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. N918WN was later bought by Avelo Airlines in 2022, and it was re-registered as N70
N918WN (previous) N8619F (current)
Imua One
2023
This aircraft is dedicated to the employees of Southwest and communities in the state of Hawaii who have welcomed Southwest Airlines with open arms. The eight central visual elements on this aircraft hold significance in both the state of Hawaii and Southwest Airlines. This is Southwest's first Boeing 737 MAX 8 with a state-themed livery.
N8710M
Independence One
2026
A special livery celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States, in partnership with America250. The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are displayed on both sides of the fuselage.
N1776R
The Jack Vidal
1995
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Jack Vidal, Southwest's first Vice President of Maintenance. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N601WN, a Boeing 737-300, back in 1995. This decal was applied on the nose of N956WN, a Boeing 737-700, in 2017. N956WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
N601WN (previous) N956WN (current)
Liberty One
2026
This aircraft, like Freedom One, displays the flag of the United States across the aircraft.
N8719Q
Lone Star One
1990
The flag of the state of Texas is applied across this aircraft. This livery was previously applied to N352SW, a Boeing 737-300, back in 1990. N352SW was also Southwest's first-ever aircraft to be painted into a state flag. After N352SW was retired in 2016, the "Lone Star One" livery was painted onto N931WN, a Boeing 737-700, two months later. N931W
N352SW (previous) N931WN (previous) N8660A (current)
Louisiana One
2018
The flag of the state of Louisiana is applied across this aircraft.
N946WN (previous) N8977G (current)
Maryland One
2005
The flag of the state of Maryland is applied across this aircraft. The tail was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2021, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same.
N214WN
Missouri One
2015
The flag of the state of Missouri is applied across this aircraft. N280WN was previously painted in the "Penguin One" livery until Southwest ended their partnership with SeaWorld.
N280WN
Nevada One
1999
The flag of the state of Nevada is applied across this aircraft. After N727SW was retired in November 2022, the "Nevada One" livery was painted onto N8646B, a Boeing 737-800, in May 2023.
N727SW (previous) N8646B (current)
New Mexico One
2000
The flag of the state of New Mexico is applied across this aircraft. The tail of N781WN, a Boeing 737-700, was repainted into the new "Heart" colors in 2018, while the rest of the fuselage remained the same. After N781WN was retired in June 2023, the "New Mexico One" livery was painted onto N8655D, a Boeing 737-800, just one month later.
N781WN (previous) N8655D (current)
The Rollin W. King
1980
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of Rollin W. King, the co-founder of Southwest Airlines. This decal was previously applied on the nose of N67SW, a Boeing 737-200, back in 1980. This decal was applied on the nose of N417WN, a Boeing 737-700, in 2001. N417WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
N67SW (previous) N417WN (previous)
Silver One
1996
This aircraft wears special decals in celebration of Southwest's 25th anniversary. N629SW, a Boeing 737-300, was originally polished bare metal, but it was later painted silver for easier maintenance. It was then repainted with a silver metallic paint. This aircraft also featured silver seats, which were replaced to conform with the rest of the fle
N629SW (previous) N953WN (current)
The Spirit of Hope
2004
This aircraft wears special decals in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the first ever Ronald McDonald House. On the interior of this aircraft, the overhead bins are covered in artwork from kids at a Ronald McDonald House in Washington State. N443WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
N443WN
Tennessee One
2016
The flag of the state of Tennessee is applied across this aircraft. N922WN, a Boeing 737-700, was repainted into the standard "Heart" livery in April 2021 due to paint issues with the "Tennessee One" livery.
N922WN (previous) N8620H (previous) N8555Z (current)
Triple Crown One
1997
This aircraft wears special decals on the nose, and a large heart-shaped medallion in "Desert Gold" colors is painted over the top and each side of air fuselage. The aircraft is dedicated to the company's employees for achieving five consecutive "Triple Crowns". This is a term that was conceived by Southwest for its having been shown in the U . De
N647SW (previous) N409WN (previous) N8681M (current)
Warrior One
2012
This aircraft was named in salute of the Southwest Employees' Warrior Spirit, as this was the first ever Boeing 737-800 to enter service with Southwest. This aircraft has been painted in the "Heart" livery since 2018, but the "Warrior One" decal wasn't reapplied on the nose of N8301J until 2022.
N8301J
· Livery/paint › Special liveries and decals
2,000th Boeing 737 Next-Gen
2,000th Boeing 737 Next-Gen
Retired
2,000th Boeing 737 Next-Gen
Retired
2006
Retired
Southwest Airlines received the 2,000th Boeing 737 Next-Gen produced on July 26, 2006. Special decals are marked on the nose of the a Boeing 737-700, as well as a commemorative placard that is featured on the top of the entry door frame. As of August 2022, N248WN has been repainted into the "Heart" livery, but no longer contains the logo.
Retired
N248WN
Retired
500th Boeing 737
500th Boeing 737
Retired
500th Boeing 737
Retired
2007
Retired
Southwest Airlines received its 500th Boeing 737 on June 28, 2007. Special decals are marked on the nose of N281WN, a Boeing 737-700. A dedication to Southwest's loyal customers is also applied on the right side cabinet at the front entry door of aircraft. As of October 2021, N281WN has been repainted into the "Heart" livery, but no longer contains
Retired
N281WN
Retired
35th Anniversary
35th Anniversary
Retired
35th Anniversary
Retired
2006
Retired
N238WN
Beats One
Beats One
Retired
Beats One
Retired
2015
Retired
This aircraft had decals that looked like Beats Headphones to make it look like the plane was wearing them. This aircraft was also used to promote Apple's streaming subscription service on Southwest's WiFi-equipped aircraft. The headphones were removed from N909WN in 2016.
Retired
N909WN
Retired
Classic Retro
Classic Retro
Retired
Classic Retro
Retired
2007
Retired
This aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, was one of two aircraft in the airline's fleet that was still painted in Southwest's original "Desert Gold" livery.
Retired
N714CB
Retired
Coco One
Coco One
Retired
Coco One
Retired
2017
Retired
This aircraft had decals promoting the premiere of Disney/Pixar's Coco. N7816B was eventually repainted back into the standard "Heart" livery.
Retired
N7816B
Retired
Disney World 50th Anniversary
Disney World 50th Anniversary
Retired
Disney World 50th Anniversary
Retired
2021
Retired
Southwest Airlines partnered with Disney in celebration of the companies' 50th anniversaries. This aircraft, in addition to the special livery, featured Disney's logo and its characters inside the cabin on the window shades and overhead bins. The Southwest 50 years logo was also applied on some of the overhead bins. N954WN was eventually repainted
Retired
N954WN
Retired
Kidd's Kids
Kidd's Kids
Retired
Kidd's Kids
Retired
2014
Retired
This aircraft had decals celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Kraddick Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of the viewers of The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, 54 kids and their families went to Disney World on the Kidd's Kids plane (N905WN).
Retired
N905WN
Retired
Live In The Vineyard
Live In The Vineyard
Retired
Live In The Vineyard
Retired
2012
Retired
These aircraft had special decals that promoted Southwest's partnership with Live In The Vineyard, a Country Music Festival. All four Boeing 737-700s eventually had the decals removed. All four planes were repainted into the standard "Heart" livery,
Retired
N240WN N241WN N950WN N798SW
Retired
Metallic Gold One
Metallic Gold One
Retired
Metallic Gold One
Retired
2007
Retired
This was the last ever aircraft delivered to Southwest in the original "Desert Gold" livery. N792SW was repainted into the "Heart" livery in 2016.
Retired
N792SW
Retired
Penguin One
Penguin One
Retired
Penguin One
Retired
2013
Retired
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Southwest Airlines' partnership with SeaWorld, this aircraft was painted to look like penguins, and advertisements for SeaWorld were displayed on the overhead bins inside the plane. After Southwest's partnership with SeaWorld came to an end, N280WN was repainted into the "Missouri One" livery.
Retired
N280WN
Retired
Shamu One, Shamu Two, and Shamu Three
Shamu One, Shamu Two, and Shamu Three
Retired
Shamu One, Shamu Two, and Shamu Three
Retired
1988
Retired
Five aircraft (a Boeing 737-300, two 737-500s, and eventually, two 737-700s) were painted to look like an Orca. Advertisements for SeaWorld were displayed on the overhead bins inside each plane. N334SW was retired in 2012. N507SW and N501SW were retired in 2016. N713SW and N715SW were repainted into the standard "Heart" livery following the end of
Retired
N334SW (One) (Boeing 737-300) N507SW (Two) (Boeing 737-500) N501SW (Three) (Boeing 737-500) N713SW (Two) (Boeing 737-700) N715SW (Three) (Boeing 737-700)
Retired
Shark Week
Shark Week
Retired
Shark Week
Retired
2016
Retired
These aircraft had special decals that were promoting Discovery Channel's Shark Week during the Summer of 2016. Both planes were eventually repainted back into the standard "Heart" livery.
Retired
N422WN N944WN
Shark Week 30th Anniversary
Shark Week 30th Anniversary
Retired
Shark Week 30th Anniversary
Retired
2018
Retired
These aircraft were dedicated to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Shark Week on Discovery Channel. Five different Boeing 737-700s had giant decals of different species of sharks during the Summer of 2018 – Hammerhead Shark (N705SW), Mako Shark (N961WN), Great White Shark (N470WN), Bull Shark (N947WN), and Tiger Shark (N553WN). All five planes we
Retired
N705SW N961WN N470WN N947WN N553WN
Slam Dunk One
Slam Dunk One
Retired
Slam Dunk One
Retired
2005
Retired
A basketball was superimposed on the sides of the aircraft, and a different NBA team logo was placed on each overhead bin in the cabin, recognizing Southwest's partnership with the NBA. On October 11, 2010, Southwest Airlines and the NBA ended their partnership, and N224WN was repainted back into the "Canyon Blue" livery. N224WN is now currently in
Retired
N224WN
Retired
Spirit One
Spirit One
Retired
Spirit One
Retired
2001
Retired
This was Southwest's 30th Anniversary aircraft, and the first ever aircraft painted into the "Canyon Blue" livery. N793SA was repainted into the "Heart" livery in 2016.
Retired
N793SA
Retired
Sports Illustrated One
Sports Illustrated One
Retired
Sports Illustrated One
Retired
2009
Retired
A large decal of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Bar Refaeli adorned the fuselage of N922WN for the month of February 2009. This aircraft was repainted into the "Tennessee One" livery in February 2016. As of April 2021, N922WN has been repainted into the standard "Heart" livery.
Retired
N922WN
The June M. Morris
The June M. Morris
Retired
The June M. Morris
Retired
1994
Retired
This aircraft honored June M. Morris, the founder of Morris Air. Her signature and the Morris Air logo were implemented on the nose of N607SW, a 737-300. This aircraft was officially retired on August 14, 2017. The final flight for N607SW was into DAL-VCV for storage prior to disposition.
Retired
N607SW
Retired
The Nolan Ryan Express
The Nolan Ryan Express
Retired
The Nolan Ryan Express
Retired
1999
Retired
This aircraft had a commemorative sticker dedicated to famous Texas pitcher Nolan Ryan, who is the MLB's all-time strikeout leader with 5,714 strikeouts. After N742SW was repainted into the standard "Heart" livery, the decal remained on the nose of the plane for a short while, but the decal was eventually removed.
Retired
N742SW
Retired
The Spirit of Kitty Hawk
The Spirit of Kitty Hawk
Retired
The Spirit of Kitty Hawk
Retired
1984
Retired
The first three Boeing 737-300 aircraft delivered to Southwest Airlines (N300SW, N301SW, and N302SW) had a special decal implemented on the nose that read The Spirit of Kitty Hawk. All three planes have been retired since 2017. N448WN, a 737-700, was delivered on the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight. As of 2018, the decal that
Retired
N300SW (Boeing 737-300) N301SW (Boeing 737-300) N302SW (Boeing 737-300) N448WN (Boeing 737-700)
Retired
Tinker Bell One
Tinker Bell One
Retired
Tinker Bell One
Retired
2008
Retired
This aircraft included the logo of the Tinker Bell movie, and a special decal that read "Powered by Pixie Dust." N912WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
Retired
N912WN
Retired
Retired
2,000th Boeing 737 Next-Gen
2006
Southwest Airlines received the 2,000th Boeing 737 Next-Gen produced on July 26, 2006. Special decals are marked on the nose of the a Boeing 737-700, as well as a commemorative placard that is featured on the top of the entry door frame. As of August 2022, N248WN has been repainted into the "Heart" livery, but no longer contains the logo.
N248WN
500th Boeing 737
2007
Southwest Airlines received its 500th Boeing 737 on June 28, 2007. Special decals are marked on the nose of N281WN, a Boeing 737-700. A dedication to Southwest's loyal customers is also applied on the right side cabinet at the front entry door of aircraft. As of October 2021, N281WN has been repainted into the "Heart" livery, but no longer contains
N281WN
35th Anniversary
2006
N238WN
Beats One
2015
This aircraft had decals that looked like Beats Headphones to make it look like the plane was wearing them. This aircraft was also used to promote Apple's streaming subscription service on Southwest's WiFi-equipped aircraft. The headphones were removed from N909WN in 2016.
N909WN
Classic Retro
2007
This aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, was one of two aircraft in the airline's fleet that was still painted in Southwest's original "Desert Gold" livery.
N714CB
Coco One
2017
This aircraft had decals promoting the premiere of Disney/Pixar's Coco. N7816B was eventually repainted back into the standard "Heart" livery.
N7816B
Disney World 50th Anniversary
2021
Southwest Airlines partnered with Disney in celebration of the companies' 50th anniversaries. This aircraft, in addition to the special livery, featured Disney's logo and its characters inside the cabin on the window shades and overhead bins. The Southwest 50 years logo was also applied on some of the overhead bins. N954WN was eventually repainted
N954WN
Kidd's Kids
2014
This aircraft had decals celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Kraddick Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of the viewers of The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, 54 kids and their families went to Disney World on the Kidd's Kids plane (N905WN).
N905WN
Live In The Vineyard
2012
These aircraft had special decals that promoted Southwest's partnership with Live In The Vineyard, a Country Music Festival. All four Boeing 737-700s eventually had the decals removed. All four planes were repainted into the standard "Heart" livery,
N240WN N241WN N950WN N798SW
Metallic Gold One
2007
This was the last ever aircraft delivered to Southwest in the original "Desert Gold" livery. N792SW was repainted into the "Heart" livery in 2016.
N792SW
Penguin One
2013
To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Southwest Airlines' partnership with SeaWorld, this aircraft was painted to look like penguins, and advertisements for SeaWorld were displayed on the overhead bins inside the plane. After Southwest's partnership with SeaWorld came to an end, N280WN was repainted into the "Missouri One" livery.
N280WN
Shamu One, Shamu Two, and Shamu Three
1988
Five aircraft (a Boeing 737-300, two 737-500s, and eventually, two 737-700s) were painted to look like an Orca. Advertisements for SeaWorld were displayed on the overhead bins inside each plane. N334SW was retired in 2012. N507SW and N501SW were retired in 2016. N713SW and N715SW were repainted into the standard "Heart" livery following the end of
N334SW (One) (Boeing 737-300) N507SW (Two) (Boeing 737-500) N501SW (Three) (Boeing 737-500) N713SW (Two) (Boeing 737-700) N715SW (Three) (Boeing 737-700)
Shark Week
2016
These aircraft had special decals that were promoting Discovery Channel's Shark Week during the Summer of 2016. Both planes were eventually repainted back into the standard "Heart" livery.
N422WN N944WN
Shark Week 30th Anniversary
2018
These aircraft were dedicated to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Shark Week on Discovery Channel. Five different Boeing 737-700s had giant decals of different species of sharks during the Summer of 2018 – Hammerhead Shark (N705SW), Mako Shark (N961WN), Great White Shark (N470WN), Bull Shark (N947WN), and Tiger Shark (N553WN). All five planes we
N705SW N961WN N470WN N947WN N553WN
Slam Dunk One
2005
A basketball was superimposed on the sides of the aircraft, and a different NBA team logo was placed on each overhead bin in the cabin, recognizing Southwest's partnership with the NBA. On October 11, 2010, Southwest Airlines and the NBA ended their partnership, and N224WN was repainted back into the "Canyon Blue" livery. N224WN is now currently in
N224WN
Spirit One
2001
This was Southwest's 30th Anniversary aircraft, and the first ever aircraft painted into the "Canyon Blue" livery. N793SA was repainted into the "Heart" livery in 2016.
N793SA
Sports Illustrated One
2009
A large decal of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Bar Refaeli adorned the fuselage of N922WN for the month of February 2009. This aircraft was repainted into the "Tennessee One" livery in February 2016. As of April 2021, N922WN has been repainted into the standard "Heart" livery.
N922WN
The June M. Morris
1994
This aircraft honored June M. Morris, the founder of Morris Air. Her signature and the Morris Air logo were implemented on the nose of N607SW, a 737-300. This aircraft was officially retired on August 14, 2017. The final flight for N607SW was into DAL-VCV for storage prior to disposition.
N607SW
The Nolan Ryan Express
1999
This aircraft had a commemorative sticker dedicated to famous Texas pitcher Nolan Ryan, who is the MLB's all-time strikeout leader with 5,714 strikeouts. After N742SW was repainted into the standard "Heart" livery, the decal remained on the nose of the plane for a short while, but the decal was eventually removed.
N742SW
The Spirit of Kitty Hawk
1984
The first three Boeing 737-300 aircraft delivered to Southwest Airlines (N300SW, N301SW, and N302SW) had a special decal implemented on the nose that read The Spirit of Kitty Hawk. All three planes have been retired since 2017. N448WN, a 737-700, was delivered on the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight. As of 2018, the decal that
N300SW (Boeing 737-300) N301SW (Boeing 737-300) N302SW (Boeing 737-300) N448WN (Boeing 737-700)
Tinker Bell One
2008
This aircraft included the logo of the Tinker Bell movie, and a special decal that read "Powered by Pixie Dust." N912WN is currently in the "Heart" livery.
N912WN

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  1. Subsequent to the retirement of Southwest's 737-200s, the 737-500s began to stay within a smaller geographic area former
  2. "Southwest Airlines 2026 Annual Report (Form 10-Q)"
    https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0000092380-26-000047/0000092380-26-000047.pdf
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    https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/10/07/southwest-hopes-to-become-all-max-operator-by-2031/#:~:text=By%20the%20end%20of%202031,old%20following%20the%20737NG%20retirements.
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    https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2004/02/23/story4.html
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    http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/southwest-to-take-delivery-of-first-737-800-in-march-2012-350977
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20121116155437/http://swamedia.com/releases/94d61d50-288f-4cd2-b2b1-a5079c3d2922
  17. "Delta to add Boeing 717s in 2013, replacing smaller jets"
    http://worldairlinenews.com/2012/07/09/delta-to-add-boeing-717s-in-2013-replacing-smaller-jets/
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    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/92380/000009238019000022/luv-12312018x10k.htm
  19. "Southwest Airlines Will Become Launch Customer for the New Boeing 737 Max Aircraft"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120117045703/http://www.swamedia.com/releases/7b1c6522-daf8-40be-98d4-ce354aa974d3
  20. "Southwest Airlines Returns Value To Shareholders"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20181112021259/https://www.swamedia.com/releases/southwest-airlines-returns-value-to-shareholders
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