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Burbank Airport Opens New Terminal, Enabling Larger Boeing Aircraft

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 14
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What happened

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Hollywood Burbank Airport opened a new $1.3 billion terminal on October 13, 2026. The airport serves 6.2 million arriving and departing passengers annually. The new facility allows Southwest Airlines to bring in larger Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which have 175 seats compared to 137 seats on older 737-700 models.

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Why it matters

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The expansion increases the operational capacity of Burbank Airport. This infrastructure upgrade allows airlines to utilize higher-capacity aircraft, potentially increasing passenger transport volume and modernizing the travel experience at the airport.

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Who's involved

  • Burbank AirportThe airport that opened the new terminal and serves nine major airlines.
  • BoeingThe manufacturer of the larger Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
  • Southwest AirlinesThe airline that can now operate larger, higher-capacity Boeing 737 MAX 8s at the airport.
  • Alaska AirlinesA major airline that operates flights from Burbank Airport.
  • AmericanAn airline that operates its flights using the infrastructure provided by Burbank Airport.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Southwest AirlinesSpeculative

    Southwest Airlines could increase passenger sales by utilizing higher-capacity Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

  • BoeingSpeculative

    Boeing could see increased demand for its larger aircraft models due to the airport's new capacity.

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