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Southwest Airlines is expanding its international presence by forming a new interline partnership with Taiwan's China Airlines, allowing passengers to connect from select West Coast airports to China Airlines' flights, with services starting in early 2026. This move follows Southwest's recent joining of IATA and its strategic efforts to grow its international market footprint.
Southwest Airlines has announced a new interline agreement with China Airlines, marking its first partnership across the Pacific, allowing seamless connections at West Coast gateways for flights starting in early 2026. While this is a basic cooperation, it signals Southwest's interest in expanding its partnership strategy, though the deal currently lacks deeper integration like codesharing or loyalty programs.
Boeing plans to increase its 737 MAX production rate to 42 aircraft per month soon, aiming for 47 by early 2026, as part of efforts to stabilize and improve profitability after safety and quality concerns. The company is also progressing on certifying new MAX variants and expects Chinese airlines to resume deliveries in June, with tariffs impacting less than $500 million.