Yes. Twenty-nine of the 127 existing 800s will receive the Heart interior retrofit, and it will be included in all new 800s and MAX that enter the fleet.
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Here’s how the fleet is going to be outfitted.
- 737-300: retiring next year, no Heart retrofit
- 737-700: no Heart retrofit (will use seats from 29 737-800s to outfit new 737-700 acquisitions with Evolve seats)
- 737-800: 29 of existing aircraft will get new seats but not galleys, all new deliveries will get Heart interior
- 737 MAX: all will get Heart interior when delivery starts next year
So, if you’re on a 737-800, you have a chance, but there’s no way to know in advance if you’ll get it. Let’s hope you get lucky, because it’s a much nicer experience.