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Saying Goodbye and Hello

By: Aaron Hay ahay

Oct 17 2012
Growing up and working in the airline industry has given me many opportunities to experience different aspects of my aviation passion.  There are two experiences that will remain etched in memory.  Both are similar in nature, yet completely different. My father was a Captain for Midwest Airlines for many years and I started my aviation career at Midwest as well.  Starting at... read more

#CarvingTheLUV: The Winner's Circle

By: Gabe Briones gbriones

Oct 16 2012
We're pleased to announce the winners of our #CarvingTheLUV contest, who along with a guest will be joining us on October 31st to tour our Haunted Headquarters!   @southwestair My #CarvingTheLUV entry. Some of Gary Kelly's memorable costumes. What will he bring us in 2012?! instagr.am/p/QvoqwnqRaN/ — Jewels  (@PerkyJewels) October 14, 2012     My Southwest Airlines #... read more

Going Green: Combat Clutter

By: Victoria Petersen vpetersen

Oct 16 2012
It has been estimated that the average American wears about 20 percent of their clothes 80 percent of the time. This statement rang true for me this morning as I shifted through the many clothes in my closet and still managed to sigh and say, “I have nothing to wear.” In today’s society, many Americans are affected by heavy advertising and the desire to have the latest-and-greatest items; however... read more

Meteorology Monday: October 15 - October 21

By: Meghan Henschen mhenschen

Oct 15 2012
It was a stormy weekend for the central part of the country as a strong system pushed through the Great Lakes, bringing storms all the way down into the South. This week, it looks to be another typical fall week.  Temperatures will be around normal and rather seasonal.  The system from the weekend will push through the Northeast Monday.  However, another strong cold front is... read more

An Evening with Kunde Family Estate

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Oct 15 2012
At a young age, Jeff Kunde remembers feeding cows out of the back of a beat-up truck, chucking hay with the velocity of a two-year-old.  Kunde's father would sometimes let Jeff stand on the seat, the youngster's hands on the steering wheel while Dad threw the truck into compound low, nothing to disturb the impromptu driving lesson but endless fields. During a summer break in college, Kunde... read more

CONTEST ALERT: #CarvingTheLUV [UPDATED WITH PATTERNS]

By: Gabe Briones gbriones

Oct 12 2012
Update: At the bottom of this post you can download some awesome Southwest patterns to use for inspiration! Southwest Airlines is gearing up for one of our favorite holidays of the year:  Halloween! This year our official theme is “Jack-o’-lanterns are burning bright; time to take a Southwest or AirTran Flight!”  What better way to kick off the fall season than to carve a pumpkin... read more

Flashback Fridays: An Unremarked but Significant Event

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Oct 12 2012
Every Southwest Employee knows (or should know) the story of how we began with three aircraft, and when we added a fourth one to help fly a charter schedule, we had to sell an airplane to meet a legal mandate that prevented the charter flying.  This led to the creation of the ten-minute turn to operate a schedule designed for three and a half airplanes (charters were the other “half airplane... read more

Tricky Thinks Southwest Airlines is “Purrfect”

By: Nancy Riley, Guest Blogger nriley

Oct 10 2012
Tricky is a very special kitty that lives at the Good Mews Animal Foundation in Marietta, Georgia. She was the innocent victim of domestic violence when she was shot and became paralyzed in her hind legs. Many shelters turned her away because of the burden and cost of her care, but Good Mews welcomed her. In fact, she has become quite the mascot at the shelter, always welcoming visitors with her... read more

Going Green: Five Things You Should Be Buying Used

By: Victoria Petersen vpetersen

Oct 09 2012
Looking to save a pretty penny?  Buying used goods not only saves your wallet, but the environment too!   With a plethora of online shopping sites available, as well as consignment stores and garage sales, there is an ease of repurposing products like never before.  Used items such as furniture and cars typically come to mind as dollar-savers; however, there are many products... read more

Six Hundred Thousand Ways to Make a Difference

By: Lori Skinner lskinner

Oct 09 2012
Six hundred thousand. Can you imagine the many ways we can make a positive difference in the lives of others with $600,000? Each year, the LUV Classic charity golf tournament and party raises donations for Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation, which allows Ronald McDonald charities to continue making a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families. This year’s event... read more