Overview

• United Nigeria signed the sale and purchase agreement on September 3 at Southwest’s Dallas headquarters, with SkyWorks brokering the transaction.
• Six 737-800s will deliver in two phases, with two in February 2026 and four by end-June 2026, while broader fleet integration stretches into early 2027.
• The jets will be configured for 189 seats in a single-class layout, with three to be owned by the airline and three financed.
• Boeing and Southwest will assist with training and maintenance to facilitate a smooth introduction of the type.
• The carrier says the additional capacity will support new domestic, regional and future international routes and increase passenger and cargo lift compared with its current ERJ-145-led fleet.