Today at the Walt Disney World Resort Showcase, it was all about what we "can do" to make the world a better place.  Disney hosted a "Can Do" volunteer event where the centerpiece was more than 40 tons of food, which will become more than 70,000 meals for the needy, but first it was sculpted into Disney characters--I know, right?  Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Donald, and Pluto w

Categories: Nutty stuff, Working at Southwest

Posted by: Marilee McInnis | Feb 12, 2010 at 11:05 am

Today was my first day at Walt Disney World's Resort Showcase where they introduce media, partners, and friends to what's new and happening at the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.  The day started with a Tweet Up, Meet Up where fans of Southwest and Disney World got together for breakfast, music, and, of course, rapping.  David Holmes, our amazing rapping Flight Attendant, made up a

Categories: Nutty stuff, Working at Southwest

Posted by: Marilee McInnis | Feb 11, 2010 at 1:34 pm

Our very own Gary Kelly will be co-hosting CNBC's "Closing Bell" with Maria Bartiromo from 3 to 4pm EST today from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. During that hour, Gary will be interviewed, help interview other guests, discuss the day's financial markets, and banter about exciting industry-related topics.

Categories: Working at Southwest

Posted by: Marilee McInnis | Dec 09, 2009 at 10:42 am

The fashionable accessory for this fall season is the new Southwest Airlines pet carrier.  Seen in the trendiest of places--like the airport and onboard Southwest jets--the new carrier recently provided a dash of color to Gary’s Halloween costume, and Lloyd the cat was seen modeling one right here on the Southwest Blog. 

At Southwest, we are all about innovation and have been since our inception.  Innovation isn’t necessarily something you can teach—it really is an attitude, a spirit, a little something extra.  I think we might even hire for it, but here at Southwest, we call it a “Warrior Spirit.”