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Behind the Scenes of “On The Fly” - Week One
By: Jim Lafrenz 
May 25 2012
I hope you all enjoyed the premiere of TLC’s “On The Fly” last night. I had the pleasure of helping the young man in the second episode get his fish back into the safe care of his mother. Can you believe this stuff really happens?! It goes to show, you just never know what the day ahead will bring!
First of all I want everyone to know how much I LUV my job. I look forward every day to making a... read more
Calling All Musicians: Vote for your Favorite Finalists!
By: Laurel Moffat 
May 25 2012
“There always on time, so just kick back and relax.” “Pack your bags and get away—let’s celebrate a special day.” “It’s just me and my suitcase; even two is okay.”
Last month we asked if you had the skills to play live music at 35,000 feet on a Southwest 737 to help celebrate our 41st birthday. These are just a few lines from the songs we received from around the country... read more
Flashback Fridays: The Start of Southwest's Long Tradition of Serving Houston Hobby
By: Brian Lusk 
May 25 2012
Every so often, there are reports about someone discovering
a long-lost masterpiece of art in their attic.
Well that happened to me during the past week or so. I found a big box of uncut black and white
negatives, and most all of them were taken before 1974. Amazing to me is that many of these photos
have never been seen before. I will be
sharing these images with you over... read more
AirTran Launches New International Service
By: Olga Romero 
May 24 2012
Beautiful Mexico, Mexico of our hearts! We are excited to announce several new AirTran international routes to Mexico. Starting today, May 24, AirTran began flying nonstop to Mexico City and Cancun from San Antonio, and tomorrow, AirTran will begin nonstop service from Austin to Cancun.These new flights are part of the international expansion of AirTran, which includes new service... read more
CONTEST ALERT: Get Your Boots On! Nominate a Military Family Today!
By: Michelle Agnew 
May 24 2012
As part of
the Boot Campaign’s “Country Throwdown Tour Contest,” Southwest
Airlines is strapping on
their boots to helpsend five military families on a VIP experience to
live like a rock star for a day!
Boot
Campaign, a military non-profit that donates
to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, has
partnered with ... read more
Southwest's Milwaukee All-Stars Get Some Relief From the Pros
By: Brad Hawkins 
May 23 2012
One of the great
things about airports is people watching. Even if you're not into
airplanes or the air travel experience, you're bound to see something or
someone memorable on a trip to a busy terminal like Milwaukee's Mitchell
International.
And when you
throw in the hometown fans' love of— alright, let's call it an obsession
with— baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers, one group... read more
Family Heritage
By: Ben Pham 
May 23 2012
This month, we celebrate Asian-American & Pacific
Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. It is to celebrate the culture, traditions, and
history of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
No matter what your background is, I’m sure each one of us was brought up with
history that defines our characters today. At Southwest Airlines, we are one
big Family, with People from all... read more
Reflections from a former AirTran Employee, One Year Later
May 23 2012
The airline industry is tough.
It is tough to compete in,
tough to be successful in, and tough to survive in. Case and (in?) point,
I am 33 years old, and in the 12 years that I have been in the industry, I have
worked for three airlines that have flown into the sunset. Prior to
coming to Southwest (where many people still have Employee numbers lower than
Wilber and Orville), almost... read more
Loyalty Month: Ten Hut! Time to Salute our Troops
By: Laura Jackson 
May 22 2012
Calling all patriotic and kindred spirits to attention! In celebration of Armed Forces Day, Southwest has joined with the Armed Forces Foundation, The Palazzo® Las Vegas, and Omaha Steaks to salute our nation's wounded veterans from San Antonio Military Medical Center with several days of entertainment, dining, and relaxation in Las Vegas during a special “Salute the Troops” celebration.... read more
Going Green: Celebrating Green with a Little Red, White, and Blue!
By: Laurel Moffat
May 22 2012
Happy Green Tuesday! The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend will be here soon, where we all have the opportunity to take a moment to be still and think about the brave sacrifices of the service men and women who have fought for the Freedoms we enjoy and appreciate every day.
This weekend also kicks off summer, so whether you plan on celebrating this time of remembrance by planning a picnic to enjoy... read more
