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Archive for November 2011

Going Green: Save Green and Be Green This Holiday Season!

By: Laurel Moffat lmoffat

Nov 29 2011
If you’re like me and weren’t brave enough to venture out on Black Friday and go shopping (I don’t have enough football padding to survive that madness) and you missed Cyber Monday, there are still plenty of deals out there to be had. If you want to save green and be green, I have just the shopping fix for you.  Nonprofit organization Green America is pushing for a new annual... read more

A Witness to History

By: Joe Gautille jgautille

Nov 29 2011
Once my airplane arrives at the gate, I make it a point to help out our Operations Agents and ask them if they have any Customers in wheelchairs. Often they appreciate the extra set of hands, and it can minimize our scheduled turn time. On a recent Dallas to Lubbock flight, although I didn’t know it at the time, I had the opportunity to bring a very special passenger down to the aircraft. This... read more

Rapid Rewards Shopping is Finally Here!

By: Agata Smieciuszewski ASmieciuszewski

Nov 28 2011
Happy Cyber Monday! We have special news for all you holiday deal hunters. For today only, earn double Rapid Rewards Standard Points when you visit Rapid Rewards Shopping and then shop online with homedepot.com, bestbuy.com, Macys.com, Sears.com, Barnes & Noble.com, and Groupon! Make sure you log in to your Rapid Rewards account and go through Rapid Rewards Shopping to get your... read more

Wining and Dining in Milwaukee

By: John Podhor jpodhor

Nov 28 2011
Earlier this month, members of the Brand Engagement Team from Headquarters traveled to Milwaukee for the third annual Wine and Dine Wisconsin. Since the opening of our Milwaukee station in 2009, SWA has been proud to sponsor the yearly event.  After getting over the initial shock of cold weather to our Texan blood, we started preparing ourselves for the two day event. As presenting... read more

Skate on Over to Skyline

By: Laura Lopez llopez

Nov 25 2011
It’s that time of the year!  The holidays have hit Downtown Denver, which means it’s the perfect time for ice skating!  That’s right, in case you haven’t heard, Southwest Airlines has partnered with our good friends at the Downtown Denver Partnership to bring back the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park for a second year!Located at the corner of 16th Street and Arapahoe, the... read more

Red Fridays: Support Our Military

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Nov 25 2011
When I first started at Southwest, It didn't take me long to realize the patriotism of our Employees, and pride for our country.  Southwest Airlines is perrennially named a Top Military-Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs.  These fine men and women get the recognition they deserve, especially on Fridays.  On 11/11/11 at 11 a.m., for example, our team at Chicago-Midway shared a moment of... read more

A True Welcome Home Celebration

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

Nov 24 2011
The date was November 12.  Imagine entering the PHX Maintenance Hangar and, instead of a plane, you were greeted by columns and bunches of balloons, chairs set up theater-style, and a stage positioned close to the bay hangar doors.  Picture multiple flags, banners, and signs anxiously displayed for a group of special guests.  Imagine the cheers, chants, and tears for the return of... read more

We Are Thankful

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Nov 24 2011
A few days ago, I asked members of the Blog Team to share thoughts on what each of them was thankful for this Thanksgiving. Only fair that I rise to the occasion as well. Yes, as the picture indicates, I am a huge fan of pumpkin pie.  We are all thankful for our Families (blood-related and Southwest-related), our great service men and women, our great Customers, and our great Company.... read more

Say “Not Me” to Diabetes

By: Frank McGinley fmcginley

Nov 23 2011
My grandfather had diabetes, so I have always wondered if I was prone to developing that disease as well.  I have been working on eating healthier over the past year and improving my overall personal health.  So, when I learned about the opportunity to attend a diabetes screening and educational program as part of the national “Not Me” tour right here at the Phoenix Center, I decided to... read more

Soldiers in the Sky

By: Elise May emay

Nov 23 2011
I love flying around the system and seeing the respect our Employees and Customers give our servicemen and women. Though certainly not a requirement, most of our Crews make an announcement asking folks to allow military personnel to deplane first. Some will even explain that these special folks are only home for a short time, and this is a way to give them a few extra moments with their loved... read more