Southwest will start rolling out extra legroom seats on May 1, gradually retrofitting planes through the year, part of a ...

“The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 accommodates 175 passengers, fitted out in Southwest's "Heart" interior, and is equipped with Boeing Sky Interiors, Boeing Space Bins, and mood lighting.

Southwest Airlines on April 30 will begin the retrofitting process to create its new extra-legroom seats, beginning with Boeing 737-800 and Max-8 aircraft, the carrier announced Thursday.