Southwest Airlines is rolling out new, larger planes. The Boeing 737-800 holds 175 passengers, has higher ceilings and more overhead bin space than other Southwest planes and will be equipped for wireless Internet access. The first plane will join the fleet on April 11. The airline plans to add 33 of the planes this year, 41 next year.

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Southwest Airlines is rolling out new, larger planes. The Boeing 737-800 holds 175 passengers, has higher ceilings and more overhead bin space than other Southwest planes and will be equipped for wireless Internet access. The first plane will join the fleet on April 11. The airline plans to add 33 of the planes this year, 41 next year.