Southwest Airlines Bob Jordan said on Thursday the company is looking at long-haul international flights and premium airport lounges as part of its turnaround strategy.

Jordan said while the company will have to look at a wide-body aircraft for long-haul international service, it could use a “more risk-tolerant” approach at first and choose a narrow body to serve those routes.

The Dallas-based carrier, which operates mostly domestic flights with a fleet of Boeing 737 jets, has been struggling to find its footing after the COVID-19 pandemic. Its lackluster earnings have fueled pressure to revamp its business model.

Southwest Airlines currently mostly domestic flights with a fleet of Boeing 737 jets. AFP via Getty Images

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