Archive

Archive for November 2012

SWA Star of the Month: November

By: Caroline Garza cgarza

Nov 07 2012
Denise Dipzinski has been part of the Southwest Airlines Family since 1996, and she has held her current position of Oklahoma City Customer Support and Services Administra­tive Resources Coordinator since 2004. For Denise, the best part of working for Southwest is being “free to be who you want to be and [free] to show your true personality.” Her compassionate and LUVing heart makes Denise a... read more

Military Heroes Month: The Decision to Serve

By: Kati Garrett Kati Tucker

Nov 06 2012
Albert Schweitzer once said, “I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know—the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” As a proud American, I have always held a special place in my heart for those who choose to serve our country.  Whether it was with a hug, a card, a care package, or a meal, my parents ingrained in... read more

Going Green: DIY Holiday Gifts

By: Victoria Petersen vpetersen

Nov 06 2012
The holiday season is now upon us as grocery stores and shopping malls are decking their halls with red and green trinkets, reminding us, and our wallets, that it’s time to think about what to give our loved ones. Although sometimes stressful, the holidays don’t always have to put a dent in the bank. Thanks to websites like Pinterest and Etsy, you can find ideas to refurbish just about anything... read more

Meteorology Monday: November 5 - November 11

By: Brian Collins bcollins

Nov 05 2012
Well it looks to be another active weather week, as a couple of storms will dominate the weather across the country this week.  The two separate systems will split the country about in half as far as where and when the active weather ends up during the week.  The first half of the week will be dominated by a weather system that will move across the Southeast and then up into the... read more

Everywhere, America

By: Austin Morton, Guest Blogger amorton

Nov 05 2012
A roller-skating rink, a Laundromat, a Vietnamese banquet hall. Believe it or not, these places have a common thread: Each of them is a polling station.  In the November issue of Spirit, we introduced you to patriotic photographer Ryan Donnell, who took it upon himself to document the peculiar venues in which we cast our votes. Now that Election Day is nearing, we thought we’d give you the... read more

Inside Spirit's November Issue

By: Jay Heinrichs jheinrich

Nov 05 2012
We at Southwest’s inflight magazine, Spirit, like to think our stories have at least as much heart as any other. This issue is no exception. It’s chock full of heart, starting with the cover story: “The Heart of Darkness.” We flew Megan Feldman, a Denver-based journalist, to Los Angeles to meet a pair of remarkable men. Seventeen years ago, Ples Felix’s only grandson murdered Azim Khamisa’s only... read more
  • 263
    Vote up!
  • 0

CONTEST ALERT: Key West is Calling Your Hidden Talent!

By: Michelle Agnew magnew

Nov 04 2012
From beautiful sunsets to local entertainment; from the history of the island to amazing nightlife, Key West is a destination that is sure to please!  That’s why I’m excited to announce, beginning today, Southwest Airlines has officially landed in the Florida Keys! Southwest will serve the southernmost point of Florida with two daily departures to Key West International... read more
  • 373
    Vote up!
  • 0

Flashback Fridays: Sequels to Iconic Images

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Nov 02 2012
In the early days, Southwest Airlines created more iconic images than an upstart carrier with just three airplanes should have generated.  I don’t think anyone ever said:  “Today, we’re going to make an icon.”  It just happened naturally.  Some of those images include the early television advertisement where a model dressed in our first Flight Attendant uniform strolls down a... read more
  • 270
    Vote up!
  • 0

Giving Back to the Brave Who Safeguard Our Country

By: Laurel Moffat lmoffat

Nov 02 2012
Patriotism runs deep at Southwest Airlines, and we are proud of all those who serve, especially the nearly 5,800 Active Duty, Reservists, and Veterans who are part of the Southwest Family.  We support men and women in uniform all year long through relationships with nonprofit organizations like the Armed Forces Foundation and Honor Flight Network.  In celebration of Military Heroes... read more

¡Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico via Southwest Airlines!

By: Capt. Pedro Reguero preguero

Nov 01 2012
I was born and raised in Puerto Rico.  My Mom always insisted on doing “special things” to expand our education and culture.  She would take us to museums, music festivals, and to watch the US Navy Blue Angels air show - I was hooked with aviation!  I decided to join the Air Force and after pilot training started flying for the military.  I spent over ten years on active duty... read more