Extreme Gate Makeover: Southwest Style

Introducing an updated gate design to take your airport experience to new heights. Explore the gate design customization by clicking on each section for a more detailed view (Apple QuickTime Required). Soon, you'll start seeing the gate redesign in airports across our system, with an anticipated completion date in the first half of 2008.

Work Area
  • Comfortable padded seats
  • Power stations with USB portlets and power outlets
Family Area
  • Kid-size tables and chairs
  • Family-friendly television programming
Boarding Area (learn about the new boarding process)
  • Stainless steel columns
  • Television monitors to indicate boarding groups
Southwest Airlines Gate Work Area Boarding Area Family Area New Gate Design