Hi Drew,
I've been to most of the Shareholder Meetings since I joined Southwest (except for this year--my post above this one explains where I was). In most meetings, the biggest portion of the agenda is Gary's speech, which has been excerpted on the pod casts. The second biggest portion is the audience Q&A. (The introduction of specific proposals is very formal, and the counting of ballots goes on during Gary's speech and the Q&A.) Unfortunately, as much as we try to get microphones to the Shareholders asking questions, we don't always succeed, which affects the audio quality of the Q&A session. I don't know if the quality is good enough for a podcast, but your comment will be read by those who know.

Brian

To the employees of Southwest Airlines;
I just want you to know how much my family apppreciated your $99.00 fare from Detroit to Arizona this past week. It may not seem like much to you everyday, but to my family it meant that my nephew could fly home for an extra visit with our extended family. That, too, may not sound that extraordinary. To my family it meant a great deal. You see, his only brother (and sibling) died last August, leaving him an only child sharing a broken heart with his parents, aunts ,uncles, grandparents and cousins.
His visit shows us a future and reminds us how important family and love for one another is to us all.
Thanks,
NIna

I read the Baltimore Sun article today talking about Southwest's International plans. As a frequent flyer of Southwest, I can't wait!!!! Getting anywhere in the country on Southwest is easy, getting outside the country from BWI is really tough. This should give us the best of both worlds.

By the way, they mentioned the possibility of ending open seating. DON'T DO IT!!!! I consider it one of the best benefits of flying Southwest and a unique way to differentiate yourself in a me too world.