The retrofitting process will begin with Southwest's larger Boeing 737-800 aircraft, followed by the smaller Boeing 737-700s "later in the year." This schedule allows Southwest to meet its planned operating date while minimizing time spent with a mixed fleet. Green expressed confidence in their readiness: "We believe our tech ops facilities, employees, and vendors are well-equipped to update our entire fleet within our timeline."
Southwest's technology teams are also preparing for this shift: "Technology Development is also going well. Our technology employees and vendors are hard at work coding the necessary technological changes," Green noted.
Officials have confirmed that cabin retrofit efforts related to premium seating are expected to incur $150 million in additional costs primarily during the second half of this year.
The airline must finalize cabin retrofits even though RECARO seats were revealed nearly a year ago. New cabin layouts have been submitted for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) weight and balance certification. Green is optimistic about receiving approval by quarter-end.
Additionally, a supplemental type certificate (STC) is needed for aircraft modifications from their original design. While approval depends on FAA timelines, Green anticipates receiving it in Q2, allowing immediate commencement of modifications: "We'll get the retrofit started here mid-year."
Design elements include deep blue tones accented by sky blue shades with nods to Southwest Heart throughout carpets and seat headrests alongside sunray patterns on seats. Each seat will feature multi-adjustable headrest cushions plus lumbar support backrests along with newly designed armrests maximizing width.
By year's end, Southwest plans slight reductions across total fleets transitioning towards an all-Boeing 737 MAX lineup targeted completion date being 2031; intending retirement involving fifty-one crafts amidst contemplating sales ten additional units specifically among Boeing’s Next Generation series models namely -800NG category before entering into next fiscal cycle post-2025 pivotal juncture stage explained per Chief Executive guidance regarding operational focus aimed delivering value proposition stakeholders alike noting necessity securing deliveries minimally thirty-eight brand-new generation MAX model variant eight inclusive framework setting strategic objective alignment based current market dynamics ensuring sustained growth trajectory performance outlook beyond foreseeable horizon span periods encompassing comprehensive planning phases operational efficacy optimization imperatives proactive engagement scenarios underlying core mission statements ethos fulfillment 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