Nuts About Southwest

Featured Picture:  fbf_111118-1_old_ama_lobby.jpg Amarillo's old airport terminal.  198 ... read more

When Southwest began operations in 1971, it was toward the end of the war in Vietnam.  Many of our younger male Employees were Vietnam vets, and many of the older Employees who came to us from other airlines were World War II and Korean War Vets.  Our appreciation of those who served our country by marching, flying, or sailing into harm’s way was evident pretty much from “da 170 ... read more

Featured Picture:  fbf_111104-1.jpg The photo above showing Flight Attendants running toward the camera is one of the best known icons ... read more

Featured Picture:  fbf-111014.jpg This coming April, I celebrate my 17th year with Southwest Airlines, and for all of my tenure, ... read more

A while back before "Flashback Fridays" began appearing on our SWALife Employee blog, I took a look at some Southwest airplanes that wore Southwest titles but kept the basic livery of their previous operator.  Thanks to Phoenix Flight Attendant Les Isaacowitz, I can both share some additional photos of one of those aircraft for both audiences.   143 ... read more