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Seats Per Trip
Shows the average number of seats available per flight, reflecting aircraft size and configuration choices.Seats per trip has climbed steadily since 2020 as Southwest squeezed more capacity into its 737-only fleet (fleet mix/config changes and post‑pandemic capacity restoration), peaking through 2025. The small dip and stabilization in early 2026 look like a deliberate rebalancing rather than a reversal. For investors, this is capacity leverage—good for revenue if demand and yields hold, but a risk to unit revenue and load factor if demand softens; watch load factor, yields and upcoming aircraft deliveries for payoff or pressure.
Date | Seats Per Trip |
|---|---|
Jun 30, 2026 | 160.50 |
Mar 31, 2026 | 160.50 |
Dec 31, 2025 | 161.70 |
Sep 30, 2025 | 161.50 |
Jun 30, 2025 | 161.10 |
Mar 31, 2025 | 160.40 |
Dec 31, 2024 | 160.10 |
Sep 30, 2024 | 159.40 |
Jun 30, 2024 | 159.10 |
Mar 31, 2024 | 159.10 |