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When did Southwest introduce heart livery?

When did Southwest introduce heart livery?

Sept. 8, 2014
DALLAS , Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) introduced a modern new look to its iconic brand today at an event dedicated to its Employees. The airline proudly unveiled a new aircraft livery, named Heart, airport experience, and logo.

When did southwest change their colors?

January 2001
The airline last changed its look in January 2001 to mark its 30th anniversary. It removed its original desert gold color and added a big splash of blue to its red and orange look.

How many special liveries does Southwest have?

As of June 18, 2021, all of Southwest’s special liveries are on 737-700s, with the only exceptions being Heart One, Heart Two, and Freedom One which are painted on 737-800s. Southwest Airlines partnered with Walt Disney in celebration of the companies’ 50th anniversaries.

What are Southwest Airlines colors?

Bold Blue, Warm Red, Sunrise Yellow, and Summit Silver are our new primary colors, and we use them in the Heart Symbol, on our planes, and throughout Southwest’s branding.

Does Southwest only fly 737?

At Southwest, we only operate Boeing 737s, and our Pilots are highly trained and experienced at flying the aircraft. In fact, before the 737 MAX was grounded, Southwest Pilots flew almost 40,000 flights on the aircraft, which is more than 89,000 flight hours.

What airlines are blue orange?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has introduced a unique orange-and-blue coloured Boeing 777-300, combining the Dutch national colour with the national flag. The idea to have a plane in this special colour started with a social media post KLM published on King’s Day 2015.

Are Southwest Airlines purple or blue?

More than a decade had passed since Southwest unveiled its Canyon Blue livery in 2001, which scored fashion points by adding a brilliant shock of blue to the carrier’s classic gold, red, and orange color scheme.

Why are some Southwest planes gold?

In addition to state liveries, Southwest also has three specialty aircraft. Two Boeing 737-700s are painted in a metallic gold scheme honoring the airline’s co-founder Herb Kelleher, who died in January 2019, and former president Colleen Barrett.