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Flashback Fridays: A Cartoonist's Take on Southwest's Early Battles

By: Katrina Saunders ksaunders

Dec 14 2012
As the Archives Intern, I have spent many memorable moments this semester sifting through Southwest’s photos, documents, and memorabilia.   The other day, a series of tongue-in-cheek pen-and-ink political cartoons caught my eye for their wry take on the early struggles Southwest Airlines faced in the wars between Love Field and DFW Airport.  Before Facebook and Twitter,... read more

Spirit's Guide to Spirits

By: Austin Morton, Guest Blogger amorton

Dec 13 2012
And Now for Your Own Crafting Session Spirit Magazine selected four of the finest handcrafted American spirits, then asked top bartenders to create a cocktail that perfectly complements each one.  Ready to shake things up?And Now for Your Own Crafting Session...  Spirit Magazine selected four of the finest handcrafted American spirits, then asked top bartenders to create a cocktail... read more

41 Years of #SWAwesome Holidays!

By: Christi McNeill cday

Dec 13 2012
You know every family has their fair share of awkward holiday photos through the years.  The crazy haircuts, the holiday sweaters, and the strange props make these Holiday photos memorable for years and years!  Sometimes, if you were lucky enough, mom would share those photos via Holiday card with friends, relatives, and fortunately for us…co-workers!  At Southwest Airlines we have... read more

Granting Caitlin’s Wish Trip

By: Katie Robinson, Guest Blogger krobinson

Dec 12 2012
Caitlin’s precious smile is contagious, and it’s no surprise that this Southwest Airlines Pilot was moved by this 8-year-old’s sweet spirit.  Caitlin is a Make-A-Wish® kid, and as a national sponsor of Make-A-Wish, Southwest helped us send her on a fun trip to her favorite theme park.  Southwest Airlines has really been great to our wish kids. From the moment our families step... read more
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The 12 Days of LUV are Back!

By: Paige Gonzalez pgonzalez

Dec 12 2012
Back by popular demand! This season we are bringing back our 12 Days of LUV contest... with a twist.  We’re partnering with our friends at Dr Pepper to give away 12 $1,000 southwestgiftcards® to Customers like you!  Starting today, and lasting for the next 12 days, we are giving 12 Southwest and Dr Pepper fans the ultimate holiday gift.     Excited to win the gift... read more

EXTRA SEASONAL FLORIDA SERVICE IN 2013!

By: Bill Owen bowen

Dec 11 2012
Happy Holidays, everyone!  Today, Southwest is adding new seasonal nonstops in several Florida markets to make it easier to lose the wind chill and gain a tan line! Effective February 15 - April 13 of next year, we’re bringing back daily roundtrip nonstops between Orlando and Oklahoma City (which we haven’t flown since 2008!), and adding NEW nonstop service between Orlando and Little... read more

Going Green: Green Your Holidays!

By: Victoria Petersen vpetersen

Dec 11 2012
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and it’s also a wonderful time to be Green! With all the time and money we spend on bringing our loved ones holiday cheer, why not take a few simple steps to make life a little easier and Greener around our holiday celebrations?  Follow these tips to save Green and be Green this holiday season: 1.       Shop online.... read more

Our Peanut Butter Challenge!

By: Ally Harrington aharrington

Dec 10 2012
November was National Peanut Butter Month (if you didn’t know, now you do). I LUV peanut butter.  Peanut butter takes me back to my childhood, when my Mom, the best Mom in the world, would make us all peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  She would cut them in half, and usually one of my brothers would run by, grab a half, and eat it. When the Broward Food Pantry, in Fort... read more

Help Southwest DCA – HOU route take flight!

By: Monica Del Rio mwhalin

Dec 07 2012
Southwest is engaged in a new effort to acquire slots and add flights at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and we need your help to make it happen! On Wednesday, December 5th, Southwest filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for slot exemptions that would allow Southwest to offer nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA... read more

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2012, A Few Random Thoughts

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Dec 07 2012
If you are lucky to know a World War II Veteran, and have an opportunity to ask them their recollections of December 7, 1941, most assuredly they will convey the shock and horror they felt when the Armed Forces of the United States of America were attacked.  Although, the number of people who have firsthand memories of the attack on Pearl Harbor is dwindling, this shouldn’t diminish the... read more