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Texas Flight Joins Texas Fight

By: Michelle Miller mmiller

Jul 23 2012
The Eyes of Texas are upon Southwest Airlines as we announce a five-year sponsorship with The University of Texas. Done deal. Beginning this Fall, Southwest Airlines will be the Official Airline Sponsor of UT Athletics and the Texas Exes.   What does this all mean? For starters, we are following Coach Mack Brown’s orders to “Come Early, Be Loud, and Stay Late.”  40 days before... read more

Flashback Fridays: Southwest LUVs Secretaries

By: Lauren Webb Lauren.Webb

Jul 20 2012
 While going through our archives, our Intern, Lauren Webb, encountered a group of materials belonging to a Southwest effort that hasn't received a lot of mention in our current materials.We all know about the important place women played in Southwest’s early marketing in the form of hot pants-clad Flight Attendants (called Hostesses back then). But what about the other important women in... read more

The Most Rewarding Flight That Never Leaves the Ground

By: Bob Jacquemotte bjacquemotte

Jul 19 2012
"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear." --- H.P. Lovecraft  Traveling with children can strike fear into the heartiest Mom or Dad.  I still remember our first trip with our youngest daughter, Rachel.  We had to fly a short hop from Corpus Christi to Houston.  Rachel was about two, and already we knew she was not a fan of anything unknown or fast moving. ... read more

Going Green: How I Learned to Stop Driving and Enjoy My Commute

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Jul 17 2012
It’s no secret that I love to ride the train, and a few years ago when I heard that the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was going to build the Green Line on the right of way of the old Katy (Missouri-Kansas-Texas) Railroad branch line along Denton Drive, I got very excited. The old Katy line runs just across the street from our Headquarters.  But I would still have to close the 20-mile... read more

Helping Make the Dreams of America’s Veterans Come True

By: Laura Jackson Laura Jackson

Jul 17 2012
Will Rogers is known for saying—“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”  Imagine standing at the base of a monument, and, for one silent moment, remembering a time gone by, friends that didn’t come home, and a cause greater than oneself.  For many Veterans that is the experience and the joy of taking an Honor Flight to Washington, DC,... read more

Meteorology Monday: July 16 - July 22

By: Meghan Henschen mhenschen

Jul 16 2012
A stormy week is ahead for much of the country as we move through the middle part of the summer season.  Scattered thunderstorms are likely across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic as a result of a cold front dropping down from Canada.  Typical afternoon scattered thunderstorms are expected in the Southeast and Florida throughout the week.  Meanwhile, the southern part of... read more

FEBRUARY 2013 SCHEDULE OPENS!

By: Bill Owen bowen

Jul 16 2012
Good morning!  Today we opened the Southwest and AirTran schedules for sale from February 14 through March 8, 2013.  And I have good news to report!  We do not eliminate any nonstop markets on either network; we’re adding capacity back into both systems in anticipation of winter vacation travel; and I’ve even got some new markets to talk about.  Details below! Southwest... read more

15 Places to Fly for Ice Cream on Southwest Airlines!

By: Dish Trip Team DishTrip

Jul 15 2012
July is National Ice Cream Month and Sunday July 15th, 2012 is officially National Ice Cream Day! Well, you know, Dish Trip loves to travel for food and that certainly includes the frozen, creamy kind. To celebrate we’ll be taking flight to one of the spots we’ve listed below, to buy some fellow Southwest Airlines fans and ice cream lovers some sweet scoops, compliments of the LUV Airline. We’ll... read more

13 Ways to Dream

By: Erinn Lynch, Guest Blogger elynch

Jul 13 2012
If you're reading this blog, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time on an airplane and in an airport.  And if so, you’re likely familiar with the various kinds of travelers: the "sales executive" earnestly working on an important pitch (or seeking a coveted wall outlet), the "honeymooners" freshly tanned and holding hands while sipping wine from plastic cups; the "Calgon mom" telling... read more

Top Five Reasons Why I Love Living in Orlando

By: Eddie Delgado, Guest Blogger edelgado

Jul 12 2012
Now that it’s officially summer, families from around the world are making travel plans to visit Orlando.  And what better place for a summer getaway than Orlando - the home to sun, fun, and endless smiles? In fact, that’s why I love to live in Orlando. As the social media content developer for Visit Orlando, I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to experience the great things Orlando has... read more