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Archive for November 2012

Wild Turkey: The National Bird of Southwest Airlines

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Nov 22 2012
Is there a more iconic symbol of Thanksgiving than the turkey?  No, we’re not talking about a big Tom as the centerpiece of the table surrounded by dressing, mashed potatoes, and cranberries.  I’m talking about the magnificent wild turkey, which was the mainstay of the diets of Native Americans along the East Coast.  Ben Franklin thought the bird was more deserving of being the... read more

A Social Media Team Potlucksgiving

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Nov 21 2012
Awkward conversation at Thanksgiving dinner is practically a national past-time.  Each of us has a loudmouthed, inappropriate, or otherwise controversial family member who makes Thanksgiving entertaining for half of us, and miserable for those who share a direct bloodline.  I'm probably that controversial family member (but I say this mostly to absolve myself of any potential scorn from... read more

Military Heroes Month: A Whole New Meaning of Sacrifice

By: Kathryn Dawson kdawson

Nov 21 2012
This month, we have shared stories of service and honor as we recognize the men and women who have so courageously served our country. As a military mother, my heart swells with pride each time I think of my son’s dedication to our country, but this pride has not come without much sacrifice.Being apart from family during the holidays is one of the many sacrifices our military men and women must... read more

The Feast: Where Hat-Makers Unite

By: Mallory O'Teter moteter

Nov 21 2012
Tevye sang about it best. Tradition, tradition. Tradition! It’s what makes the holidays special and helps you look back at past memories with nostalgia. Like many Departments within Southwest Airlines, Culture and Communication has an annual Thanksgiving Feast filled with delicious potluck dishes and something that we believe adds a FUN touch—a Thanksgiving hat decorating contest. It’s an... read more

Going Green: Decoding Your Turkey Label

By: Victoria Petersen vpetersen

Nov 20 2012
With Thanksgiving only two days away, Green Tuesday is dedicated to keeping you educated about your turkey feast! If you haven’t purchased your Thanksgiving bird yet, consider buying an organically-raised turkey. Buying organic foods can help support a healthy Planet and also give you many added nutrients that modified foods may not have. However, be cautious of unclear food labels that... read more

Furry Friends Flown to Safety from Hurricane Sandy

By: Anna Boardman-Ward aboardmanward

Nov 20 2012
Other than my Family, there are two things in my life that make me get out of bed every morning with a smile. One is working for Southwest Airlines, and the other is the time I spend volunteering for a local all-breed dog rescue. For the first time, this past weekend, I had the joy of having those two worlds combined. On Saturday, November 17, I was honored to volunteer my time to assist with... read more

Military Heroes Month: Transporting a Fallen Hero on 9/11 Anniversary

By: First Officer Jason Ausdemore JAusdemore

Nov 20 2012
I often hear the word “hero” used when I hear stories about people who stepped up to a challenge or overcame tremendous obstacles.  For me, I had the privilege and humbling honor to transport true heroes—including one who had sacrificed everything.  Upon landing in Baltimore (BWI) on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we were notified that we would be carrying two very... read more

Meteorology Monday: November 19 - November 25

By: Brian Collins bcollins

Nov 19 2012
The busy Thanksgiving travel week is here, and this year it looks like the weather will largely cooperate and provide only minimal impacts across the country. By and large it will be dry and mild over the eastern half of the country in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day, with any precipitation that does occur very light and spotty.  A weak system will start to move into the center... read more

WICHITA JOINS THE SOUTHWEST NETWORK AND MORE SERVICE TO SAN JUAN AND CABO SAN LUCAS…START MAKING PLANS FOR NEXT SUMMER!

By: Bill Owen bowen

Nov 19 2012
Here we are, barely past the first freeze of the season in the Dallas area, and Southwest Airlines already has our mind on next summer!  Today we opened the Southwest and AirTran schedules for sale through August 9, 2013.  As usual there are lots of changes to talk about—we’ve really had our schedule optimizer working overtime to make travel more convenient than ever for Summer ’13! As... read more

National Recycling Day: Take the Pledge

By: Debbie Neel dneel

Nov 15 2012
Happy National Recycling Day!  What does that mean to you?   Hopefully it represents an opportunity to reaffirm your commitment to recycling and doing your part to reduce your impact on the environment. By tossing your cardboard, aluminum, paper, and plastic bottles into the recycling bin, trash turns into jobs and products that boost the economy; generate rebates that pays for... read more