Nuts About Southwest

Thanks to a research project, I have finally gotten around to a task which I had kept putting aside.  I haven’t procrastinated because of dread, but time constraints were the culprit.  My task is reading all the back issues of our Employee magazine, LUVLines, and I am thoroughly enjoying it.  One thing has struck me quite clearly:  The issues and challenges 284 ... read more

Featured Picture:  fbf_111202-0_ea_bn.jpg I think many folks, including a lot of our Employees, have no idea of what airline regulation ... read more

Featured Picture:  fbf_111118-1_old_ama_lobby.jpg Amarillo's old airport terminal.  199 ... 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