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Archive for July 2010

Another Piece of Southwest Airlines LUV Mail

By: Katie Ellwood kellwood

Jul 07 2010
As a Correspondent on the Outreach Team in Culture Services here at Southwest Airlines, my primary responsibility is to read and respond to all the compliments (fondly referred to as “LUV Mail”) that we receive.  I never tire of reading these stories and ensuring sure that proper acknowledgement is given to the Employee(s) being commended. Written directly to Gary Kelly, the following e-mail... read more

Sharing our Spirit: Gary Kelly and Southwest Airlines Honored by B'nai B'rith

By: Debra Benton dbenton

Jul 06 2010
Recently,  B’nai B’rith honored Southwest Airlines and our Chairman, President, and CEO, Gary Kelly with their annual Distinguished Achievement Award recognizing our commitment to industry innovation, community service, diversity education, and philanthropic leadership.  B’nai B’rith, a humanitarian organization founded in 1843, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people... read more

Southwest Airlines, Honor Flight, and Independence Day

By: Casey Welch cwelch

Jul 03 2010
Independence Day reminds us all of the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. It’s also a reminder that these freedoms come with a high price. This weekend, Southwest Airlines celebrates with the rest of the country those Service members and their families who devote so much to the cause of liberty. As the Official Airline of the Honor Flight Network, we frequently receive photos of the... read more

More than S'mores

By: Sandy Nelson snelson

Jul 03 2010
Wherever you live in the United States, the July 4th holiday celebration has some pretty common threads.  I would imagine that most of us remember parades, patriotic music, family picnics, and fireworks.  But, if you grew up anywhere along the coasts of our country, you may recall, like I do, that the holiday also included a trek to the beach.  Hot dogs skewered on unbent coat hangers over a... read more

Our National Treasure

By: Mark Eley meley

Jul 03 2010
With the 4th of July come barbecues, family parties, streets full of fireworks, noises and children playing. Many cities around this great nation have immense displays of fireworks, displays of patriotism, and the whole time the American Flag flies free. And it all started with a piece of paper. “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by... read more

Flashback Fridays--Airline Fourths of July

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Jul 02 2010
This edition of Flashback Fridays is a bit more personal than most, but with the Independence Day holiday right around the corner, I got to flashing back on how my airline career has been intertwined around July 4th. Even though I grew up in an airline family, I couldn’t remember a July 4th airline connection upon first reflection.  I did remember that I got to see my first major league... read more

Southwest Airlines is Dedicated to Denver

By: Chris Mainz cmainz

Jul 02 2010
Since we started service to Denver four and a half years ago, we have grown at record pace, we have engaged in countless community programs and partnerships, and we have introduced our fun personality to the good people of Colorado.  Well, we are ready to take our relationship to the next level by officially announcing that Southwest is “Dedicated to Denver!” What does that mean?  Well, first... read more

Southwest Airlines Sponsors Wounded Warriors

By: Ted Lawson tlawson

Jul 02 2010
On our country’s birthday, we pause to remember our nation’s distinctive history that produced the uniquely diverse culture that Americans enjoy; and to honor our country’s heroes who have paved the way for the freedoms that we experience today. Southwest Airlines is deeply committed to the families of our country’s service members and supporting charitable organizations that serve them. Retired... read more

Southwest Airlines Visits the Travel Blog Exchange

By: Paul Thompson pthompson

Jul 01 2010
After 13 hours and four flights including a mechanical delay and an unplanned diversion to Austin, I’m finally home. Home from where? The Travel Blog Exchange, otherwise known as TBEX.   TBEX 2010 was a convention for over 250 travel writers, held at NYU’s Cantor Film Center in New York City. Southwest was a sponsor for the event, and I was asked to attend as our representative. I must admit... read more

Inside Spirit's July Issue

By: Jay Heinrichs jheinrich

Jul 01 2010
I’m more excited than ever about Southwest Airlines’ inflight magazine, Spirit. Mail is pouring in for our June issue on dogs, nearly all of it having to do with the moving story about Puppies Behind Bars, “How Mya Saved Jacob.” I’m prejudiced, but I think it’s one of the best stories ever published about veterans’ post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s hard to top dogs, but I think the July... read more