Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin (SWM)
Single-aisle Fairchild narrowbody. 19 routes across 3 airlines. Operates on a smaller number of routes. 3-3 seating, no lie-flat. Fine for flights under 4 hours.
Finncomm Airlines operates the most routes with 12. Virgin Australia and Key Lime Air follow. 3 individual aircraft tracked across all operators.
Flying the Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin
3-3 seating, single aisle. Standard narrowbody cabin. Fine for flights under 4 hours.
Standard narrowbody. No lie-flat. Fine for flights under 4 hours.
Last rows often don't recline and sit near engines and lavatory. Exit row has the most legroom.
Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin FAQ
The Fairchild Swearingen Metro/Merlin (IATA code SWM) is a Narrowbody aircraft operated by 3 airlines on 19 routes.
Seat count varies by airline. Check your airline for the specific configuration on your route.
3 airlines. Finncomm Airlines operates the most routes.
Standard narrowbody cabin. Fine for flights under 4 hours.