How do I know what kind of plane I am flying on Southwest?
How do I know what kind of plane I am flying on Southwest? On the Southwest website, click on your flight number, and it will bring up a box with on-time info and the type of plane. Southwest only flys 737's, 737-700's, 737-800's and a small handful of 737-MAX 8.
What plane flew over my house?
Download the Flightradar24 app. Open it up and click the location tracking arrow to move the map to your current location. You should see a plane (or many depending on your location).
What color are Southwest planes?
Southwest Airlines is known for its blue, red and yellow planes flying across the country, but some aircraft sport paint jobs that are unique.
How do I find out what type of plane my flight on Southwest is?
- During the Booking Process on Southwest.com. ...
- On your itinerary. ...
- On the flight status pages on Southwest.com and in the Southwest App.
Do you get to pick your seats on Southwest?
At Southwest, we let you sit where you like. We don't assign seats on our flights, so feel free to sit in any available seat once you board the plane. We have a quick, easy, and efficient boarding process. Look at your boarding pass to find your assigned boarding group (A, B, or C) and boarding position (1 - 60).
What is the difference between Southwest 737-700 and 737-800?
In comparison to the 737-700, the 737-800 also features the new Sky Interior with a sculpted ceiling and sloping overhead storage bins which leave the cabin with a much more open and spacious feel. There is no pre-assigned seating for Southwest flights.
Which is safer 737-700 or 737-800?
According to experts, the model (737-800) is considered to be the safest aircraft ever made. The 737-800 belongs to the aviation giant's next-generation aircraft which also includes 600, 700, and 900. A passenger aircraft of China Eastern Airlines crashed in the southwestern province of Guangxi.
How can you tell if you have a 737-700 or 800?
The 700 has one emergency exit door over the wing, the 800 and 900 each have two. And because the 900 is the longest of them all, it has an additional emergency exit just behind the wing on each side.
Why do people love Southwest Airlines so much?
On Southwest, your first two checked bags are free. Not having to worry about added fees is a reason why flying Southwest can make a lot of sense. And look at the fare classes. The Big Three airlines might seduce you with ultra-low ticket prices, but there's a good chance those fares are for basic economy.