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22
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. ¤ SIX STORIES OF FREEDOM
1998 was the first full year of operation of the New Generation Boeing 737-700. We
have been delighted with its performance as it flies quieter, faster, farther, and higher
and is more fuel-efficient than its -300 predecessor.
Our new city expansion opportunities are numerous. We intend to continue to add
new cities annually and generally at the rate of two to three per year. As we currently
serve only 53 airports, we have lots of new cities to choose from. For 1999, we
presently plan to add at least two new cities. In December 1998, we announced the
opening of service to MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York, on Long Island, in March
1999. A second new destination will be announced later this year.
737 Type Seats Average Age (Yrs.) Number of Aircraft
-200 122 17.2 39
-300 137 7.7 191
-500 122 7.7 25
-700 137 0.5 25
Total 134 8.4 280
Jet Fleet (at December 31, 1998)
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Total
Firm Orders 32 21 21 21 5 5 – – 105
Options ––––13 13 18 18 62
Total 32 21 21 21 18 18 18 18 167
Boeing 737-700 Firm Orders And Options