In 1981, Southwest ordered the larger 737-300. With a purchase of 10 aircraft with options of 10 more, the airline initially planned to operate the jets with 142 seats onboard, but the total was ...

Since its first flight, in 1965, Boeing’s 120-seat 737 had been the company ... Nonetheless, Gregoire’s 737‑300 met the requirements—quieter, more productive, and more economical ...