Southwest takes delivery of first 737-800

Southwest Airlines (SWA) on March 8 took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800; it plans to receive 33 -800s by the end of the year ( ATW Daily News, Jan. 20 ). The aircraft, which took its first flight Feb. 23, will begin service for SWA April 11 on Flight #1717 from Chicago Midway to Ft. Lauderdale...

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