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Archive for September 2012

We’re Not Fighting This Battle Alone

By: Shannon Robertson, Guest Blogger srobertson

Sep 20 2012
Up until the day she was born, we believed our daughter, Caitlin, would be a healthy child. However, that soon changed when we learned Caitlin had a complex congenital abnormality called Bladder Extrophy. Just two days after she was born, Caitlin underwent surgery on her bladder—the first of many surgeries for our sweet little girl. After countless doctors’ appointments and hours of research,... read more

Help Us Capture Wildlife – Using Your Camera!!!

By: Evan Hirsche, Guest Blogger Evan Hirsche

Sep 20 2012
As an avid outdoor photographer who’s been fortunate to visit and photograph in national wildlife refuges as diverse as Chincoteague NWR in Virginia, J.N. Ding Darling NWR in Florida and the Desert NWRs in Nevada, I’ve marveled at the incredible diversity of wildlife that inhabit these marvelous places. Most incredibly, refuges offer opportunities to escape the crowds and experience the natural... read more

Austin Gets Older, Ages Beautifully

By: Mallory O'Teter moteter

Sep 19 2012
A lot has changed in the last 35 years, but there’s one thing that obviously hasn’t: Southwest knows how to have a celebration. September 15, 1977 marked an exciting addition to the Southwest city map, and we began service to Austin. With six nonstop daily departures—all to Dallas Love Field—Austin was 9th city in Southwest’s system. Fast forward to today, where we have over 52 daily nonstop... read more

The Southwest Porch at Strauss Square

By: Katie McDonald kmcdonald

Sep 19 2012
Texas is known for its hospitality and so is Southwest Airlines.  So what better way to show our LUV and appreciation for our hometown than by giving Dallasites a place to relax while enjoying a concert or movie at AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Annette Strauss Square? Situated behind the Winspear Opera House along Woodall Rogers,the  Southwest Porch at Strauss Square will... read more

Ahoy, from Southwest Arrr! Hoist the main tail!

By: Tony Szatkowski TSzatkowski

Sep 19 2012
Getting ready for work this morning I noticed a parrot sitting on my shoulder. Peculiar. And as I made my trip from faaarrrrrrr norrrth--Whoah. What happened therrrrrre? Hey, therrrrr it is again. Ah yes, now I remember. Today is September 19th. The day when we accentuate our "rrrrr"s, check our teeth for scurvy, and pack our swords on our way to work. That's right, it's International Talk Like... read more

Going Green: Wear Green All Year Long!

By: Alyssa Eliasen aeliasen

Sep 18 2012
As the old adage goes, it’s a fashion “no-no” to wear white after Labor Day. Luckily for us, there’s not a day that you can’t wear GREEN!  One of the best ways to go green in your everyday life is to select clothing companies that are environmentally-friendly. And finding those companies who are stepping up their green efforts is easy! Companies like TOMS, REI, Patagonia, and Threads for... read more

Meteorology Monday: September 17 - September 23

By: Brian Collins bcollins

Sep 17 2012
We are moving through mid-September, and it’s becoming more noticeable that Autumn is starting to take over for Summer in terms of the weather patterns. Weather systems are beginning to become stronger and more organized than they tend to be during the Summer, cold fronts are now moving across the country more frequently, and as a result temperatures are taking bigger drops in much of the country... read more

Flashback Friday’s: Fun Times During the Early 1980s, Southwest Style

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Sep 14 2012
If you are thinking that the guy wearing the airplane suit and the leather helmet looks familiar, you are right.  That’s Southwest Chairman Emeritus Herb Kelleher, and he’s wearing a Pac Man T-shirt.  Why, you might ask, was a respected airline executive dressed like this in public? In late 1981, Herb agreed to a Pac Man “battle” with Southwest Captain Bob Landa, and the venue was... read more

Diversity Wins!

By: Olga Romero oromero

Sep 13 2012
Southwest Airlines has been named one of the Best Companies for Diversity in 2012 by Hispanic Business Magazine, an annual list determined by more than 32 variables that measure the Company's commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity. This is the fifth year we have been included in the list.  Top companies on this year's list went well... read more

Medical Transportation Grant Program Gives Kids a Fighting Chance

By: Jeff Bryan, Guest Blogger jbryan

Sep 12 2012
Addison is a fighter. Since she was born, Addison has fought Larsen's Syndrome, a disease that causes many dislocations to her body.  Looking now at this 5 year-old, blue-eyed, free-spirited, never-say-never tomboy, it’s hard to believe the many obstacles she has overcome. Addison’s life may have begun with an obstacle, but she reminds me every day that life is worth fighting for. Addison’s... read more