Overview

• The agreement covers six 737-800s formerly flown by Southwest with options for four more, brokered by SkyWorks and signed at Southwest’s Dallas campus.
• United Nigeria plans to begin deliveries and entry into service in the first quarter of 2026, with full integration of the initial six targeted within about a year.
• Boeing has pledged planning, training and technical support to facilitate a smooth introduction to service, according to statements from the parties.
• The larger jets are intended to support new domestic, regional and international point-to-point routes, increase passenger and cargo capacity, and reduce stopovers.
• United Nigeria currently operates four Embraer ERJ-145s and one 737-500, while Southwest is retiring selected 737-800s as it brings more 737 MAX 8s into service.