Southwest Airlines Unveils Long-awaited USB Ports on Planes

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Power will soon be available on Southwest Airlines flights. Popular low-cost carrier

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has added seat-back USB charging ports to their 737 MAX aircraft. USB A and USB C ports power many devices.

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May 2022 brought improved WiFi, larger overhead bins, and onboard improvements.

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"As we continue to welcome back loyal Customers and win new ones, these initiatives, combined with the best People in the industry, support

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our Purpose of connecting People to what's most important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said.

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Southwest frequent flyers have complained on social media for years about seat dominance.

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Southwest is adding the latest USB A and USB C power outlets on every seat in our aircraft

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with a space-saving solution that won't reduce legroom. We're adding this convenience and capabilities to 737 MAX airplanes this year.”

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Southwest Airlines published their 2022 annual report showing over 126 million passengers. Flight cancellations plagued Southwest during the 2022 holiday season.

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