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Wild Turkey: The National Bird of Southwest Airlines

Nov 22 2012
Is there a more iconic symbol of Thanksgiving than the turkey?  No, we’re not talking about a big Tom as the centerpiece of the table surrounded by dressing, mashed potatoes, and cranberries.  I’m talking about the magnificent wild turkey, which was the mainstay of the diets of Native Americans along the East Coast.  Ben Franklin thought the bird was more deserving of 251 ... read more

Going Green: Decoding Your Turkey Label

Nov 20 2012
With Thanksgiving only two days away, Green Tuesday is dedicated to keeping you educated about your turkey feast! If you haven’t purchased your Thanksgiving bird yet, consider buying an organically-raised turkey. Buying organic foods can help support a healthy Planet and also give you many added nutrients that modified foods may not have. 195 ... read more

Fry'em Up!

Nov 22 2010
Like any day this month, I drove into work still wiping the sleep out of my eyes.  As I got out of the car I smelled one of the best aromas you can possibly dream of and realized this day would be unlike any other day at the Southwest Airlines Dallas Maintenance Hangar.  Our Maintenance Employees had already begun cooking for their Annual Turkey Fry.  I had no idea where they were set up; ... read more

Southwest Airlines Employees Give Turkeys to Feed Thousands

Nov 12 2009
At the end of the first week in November, the Denver Rescue Mission was gravely concerned about the lack of turkey donations. Thousands of homeless and low-income men, women, and families were counting on us. 144 ... read more

Thanksgiving at the Ronald McDonald House

Nov 26 2008
Our Headquarters Reservations and SOS serve up Thanksgiving dinner at the Dallas Ronald McDonald House where our Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Gary Kelly carved the turkey. 225 ... read more