Independence Day reminds us all of the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. It’s also a reminder that these freedoms come with a high price.
This weekend, Southwest Airlines celebrates with the rest of the country those Service members and their families who devote so much to the cause of liberty.
As the Official Airline of the Honor Flight Network, we frequently receive photos of the Honor Flight trips that take place throughout our system year round. Honor Flight Network transports World War II Veterans to visit their memorial in Washington, D.C.
During the third week of June, the Honor Flight Network reached a milestone of transporting 50,000 World War II Veterans.
Congratulations on this exciting achievement! We thought this would be a great moment to share a few photos from these flights.
Thank you to Spokane Knight Scene for allowing us to share its beautiful pictures in honor of our country’s Veterans and to celebrate the Independence Day weekend.
For more information on The Honor Flight Network, visit www.honorflight.org. To learn more about Southwest’s commitment to the Military and their families, visit www.southwest.com/cares.
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That is so neat! Thank you, SWA, to those currently in the service, & to our vets!
SWA LUV! :)
We at the Honor Flight Network are grateful to Southwest Airlines for all of their support. All of our WWII veterans that fly Southwest are impressed and humbled by the special treatment they recieve from the crews on Southwest. For some it is the first time they have flown on Southwest but they become fans after seeing how Southwest feels about America's veterans.
For most WWII veterans it is the first time anyone has said 'Thank you for your Service' and it means a great deal to these humble heroes.
A sincere 'Thank You' to all at Southwest Airlines.
You guys should be very proud of yourselves for taking part in these Honor Flights. Thanks for honoring these brave people who helped to keep us free.
Truly wonderful. We all need to be doing things like this. Hats off to all those who are and have served to keep us safe. God Bless You All
I fly your airline alway and I am satisfy
These are wonderful! SO proud of our veterans! Thank you!
Casey,
Thank you for these personal photos and the moving reason behind them. I have to say, I applaud your word choice. "...to visit their memorial in Washington, D.C." The selection of "their" stopped me in my tracks. How powerful that is to remind me that an artist created the memorial, but actual people's sacrifices built it.
My Brother-in-law was honored to travel on one of these flights from OKC to DCA. He had a wonderful time and appreciated the attention and services that were provided on the trip. He served in the Eighth Air Force
on a B-24
My neighbor was on one of the Honor Flights from KC to DC. He couldn't have been more pleased with the whole event, and of course it all has to do with people who are good at planning every detail. The event went off so smoothly and was a highlight in his life.
He said the military band that greeted them was outstanding, and of course brought tears to everyone's eyes, and lumps in their throats. The tour guides and 'guardians' that helped them in the wheelchairs were knowledgeable, and so courteous and helpful. The men who served from the KC area are planning on staying in touch... it brought much happiness to all of them.
Thank you to Southwest Airlines and all those that helped with this wonderful trip for these veterans who so freely gave of their lives.
My neighbor was on one of the Honor Flights from KC to DC. He couldn't have been more pleased with the whole event, and of course it all has to do with people who are good at planning every detail. The event was a highlight in this man's now un-eventful life. He said the military band that greeted them was outstanding, and of course brought tears to everyone's eyes, and lumps in their throats. The tour guides and 'guardians' that helped them in the wheelchairs were knowledgeable, and so courteous and helpful. He also said the men who served from the KC area are planning on staying in touch... it brought much happiness to all of them.
Thank you to Southwest Airlines and all those that helped with this wonderful trip for these veterans who so freely gave of their lives.
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