Doing our part—it’s important for Southwest Airlines to be a
good neighbor in not only the communities we currently serve, but where our
canyon blue planes will soon touch down for the first time. March will be
a busy month for Southwest as we open three new cities—Greenville/Spartanburg
(GSP) and Charleston (CHS) on March 13, and Newark (EWR) on March 27. On
top of the fun festivities and community events planned to celebrate our
entrance into these communities, we’ll also do our part on the ground to open
these cities with brand new electric ground support equipment (GSE) on Day One.
Over the past decade, we have focused our efforts on
converting our diesel GSE fleet to environmentally-friendly electric-powered
equipment. These modifications curb greenhouse gas emissions that
contribute to climate change. Mother Earth thanks us for reducing our
carbon footprint through fuel savings and emissions reduction. And,
because environmentally responsible decisions make good business sense, these
conversions not only position Southwest as a sustainable innovator in GSE, but
also contributed to saving Southwest millions of dollars in new equipment
costs.
With an industry-leading electric GSE program, we’re excited
to continue operating with our green filter to open GSP, CHS, EWR, and any
future new cities with this technology on Day One to improve air quality and
conserve energy.
Let us know how you live, work, or celebrate Green by
posting your comments below. DING! You are now free to be
green!
Blog
Going Green: Doing Our Part on the Ground
By: Laurel Moffat
Feb 23
2011
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Comments
You guys are freaking gods. No more diesel fumes with all the baggage carts? Genius! Probably cheaper too + improved air quality in/around the plane + the baggage claim area + savings with less need for air handling equipment. You're geniuses.
How is it that Southwest is so much more awesome than all of the other airlines out there? Seriously. It's not like Southwest is a ten and then all the other folks are nines. Southwest is simply amazing + all the others are just meh. Congrats once again for doing right by Earth. She thanks you.
In May I will be flying from Manchester, NH to Baltimore - BWI on my way to San Antonio, Texas. I am not familar with the terminal in Baltimore as I fly very little. My question is: Are their attendants that can direct me to my next flight as I am changing planes. Quite nervous as I have not flown for years. Thank you . I have flown Southwest to Texas before but has been a few years...
That's excellent news! Go Green!
Great news EWR is my home airport Will be using your airline for sure. And CHS this is wonderful news as well. Yeah Love SWA
BRAVO.
this is wonderful--still waiting for PWM to open-any idea when you will be there?
Now hurry up and go to Philly from Charleston!
My wife and I are very big Green conscious consumers. One more reason to add to our list of why we fly Southwest!
I absolutely LUV to hear all the new ways we are being Green!
I am all for going green, and will South West ever be going from Phx,AZ,direct
flight to Harrisburg PA. any time soon? thanks. Vera
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