VIDEOS: The new Southwest Airlines cabin

On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines announced a series of changes to its interior, including the addition of 6 seats to their 737-700 aircraft an...

On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines announced a series of changes to its interior, including the addition of 6 seats to their 737-700 aircraft and a reduction in seat pitch offset by a decrease in recline.

The new cabin also features, "recyclable carpet, a brighter color-scheme, and a more durable, eco-friendly, and comfortable low-profile seat that weighs less than the current seat."

All 372 of the airline's 737-700 aircraft will be retrofitted with the "Evolve" interior beginning in March 2012. Completion is targeted for 2013, and the interior will also be fitted onto the 737-800s which will begin to arrive on property this year, as well as on the carrier's plethora of 737 MAX aircraft which are tentatively scheduled for delivery starting in 2017.

The following video is a time-lapse of the first Southwest 737 to be retrofitted.



Read below for the full details of the new cabin.

The Evolution of the New Cabin Interior Improves Customer Experience and Preserves Personal Space

With a continued focus on Customer comfort, Evolve: The New Southwest Interior retrofit enhances the Customer Experience:

  • Modern Cabin Design: The new design incorporates natural, earthy tones combined with Southwest's iconic Canyon blue and clean, aluminum accents for a more modern, fresh appeal. The redesign is inspired by Southwest's past with a nod to the future.
  • Lighter and More Comfortable Seat: The redesigned low-profile seat is more durable, made of eco-friendly products, is lighter, and more comfortable.
  • Increased Under-Seat Space: The new design allows for more under-seat room for carryon luggage and approved pet carriers.
  • Customer Living Space: Reducing the recline from three inches to two inches preserves onboard personal living space while still allowing for ample seat adjustment for Customer comfort.
  • Seatback pockets: The new netted seatback pockets are streamlined to provide more knee room.
  • Headrest: The fixed-wing headrest provides better neck and head alignment with side-to-side support for sleeping.
  • Improved Ergonomics: The combination of the low-profile cushion and fixed wing headrest improves ergonomics by positioning Customers "down and back" into the seat, allowing for better lumbar support, armrest alignment, and increased personal living space.

Related

Emirates to begin flights to Seattle; Dallas-Fort Worth

by Vinay BhaskaraEmirates, the world's fastest growing airline, announced today an expansion of its North American network. Beginning February 2nd, 2012, Emirates will serve Dallas-Fort worth once dai...

Commercial Aviation News Briefing: September 26th

by Vinay BhaskaraIndia: Air India launches austerity driveAir India, in a move that defies its traditional profligacy, will be launching an austerity drive beginning October 1st.Rohit Nandan, Air Indi...

Commercial Aviation News Briefing: September 23rd-25th

by Vinay BhaskaraStarting this week, we will be providing readers with an intelligence brief recapping the major commercial aviation news from India, and the rest of the world.India- Cathay Pacific a...

Post a Comment

emo-but-icon
:noprob:
:smile:
:shy:
:trope:
:sneered:
:happy:
:escort:
:rapt:
:love:
:heart:
:angry:
:hate:
:sad:
:sigh:
:disappointed:
:cry:
:fear:
:surprise:
:unbelieve:
:shit:
:like:
:dislike:
:clap:
:cuff:
:fist:
:ok:
:file:
:link:
:place:
:contact:

Follow Us

Hot in weekRecentComments

Hot in week

Recent

Comments

Side Ads

Text Widget

Connect Us

item