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Archive for May 2010

An Amazing Thing

By: Casey Welch cwelch

May 28 2010
As the Official Airline of the Honor Flight Network, Southwest Airlines flies Veterans of World War II all through the year to visit their memorial in Washington, D.C. year round. We’re honored and humbled to be a part of what is a trip of a lifetime for many of these Veterans. Recently, the Honor Flight Network received a beautiful letter from Southwest Customer Margy Pezdirtz who experienced... read more

Denver Storm Cloud

By: Brian Lusk blusk

May 28 2010
Our Denver Station sent us this eerie scene from the recent bad weather afflicting the Mile High City.  The wall cloud looks like the alien craft in Independence Day. read more

Flashback Fridays--The Texas Sesquicentennial and Southwest Airlines

By: Brian Lusk blusk

May 28 2010
Even the most casual Southwest Airlines observer is aware of our high flying tribute to our home state of Texas, Lone Star One.  On November 7, 1990, the aircraft was unveiled in a ceremony that included the famous Kilgore Rangerettes.    Lone Star One was part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, and in turn it “begat” our other state flag-themed specialty airplanes, California One,... read more

Southwest Airlines Teams Up with The Container Store To Make Travel Easy

By: Kelly Vrtis kvrtis

May 28 2010
   Hello travelers!  Let me introduce myself – my name is Kelly and I’m a 15-year employee of The Container Store – and an organized traveler!  The Container Store is delighted to partner with Southwest to kick off the summer travel season – which also happens to be during Our Organized Traveler Sale – great timing, huh?   So, of course, we know you LUV the fact that your Bags Fly Free on... read more

My Favorite Southwest Airlines Moment

By: Rachel Barry rbarry

May 27 2010
  When I was in Customer Relations, we had a committee called the Spirit Committee.  This particular group works hard to ensure that birthdays, wedding showers, baby showers, and anything else worth celebrating (which is a lot here at Southwest Airlines) goes off “with a bang.”  So, when we got a “newbie” in the Department, we asked them to fill out the Spirit Committee questionnaire. ... read more

Southwest Airlines Shares the Spirit With the Trails of Northern Florida

By: Laurel Moffat and Andrea Cavanagh laurelandrea

May 27 2010
Long-sleeved T-shirts, bug spray, and working boots may not make your packing list when you’re headed to the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida, but these were essentials on our lists when we headed to Panama City Beach for Southwest Airline’s opening weekend.  While we definitely enjoyed our time on the beach, we learned there’s a lot more to this area than the emerald waters and sugary... read more

Southwest Airlines Kicks Off Summer Travel With Some Tips and a Salute to Memorial Day

By: Joshua Parr jparr

May 27 2010
Memorial Day is this Monday, May 31, and while the Nation honors those who gave their lives for this country; Southwest Airlines is paying tribute to servicemen and women who are traveling with us on this holiday! We are providing a complimentary drink on board our flights to all military personnel flying with us on Memorial Day.  Just show your military ID to a Flight Attendant and enjoy!  ... read more

Everyone Come Party

By: Steve Heaser sheaser

May 27 2010
Last week, Southwest Airlines served 68 cities across the country, this week were are up to 69! On May 23, Southwest launched service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. But I have a feeling that this airport, not unlike LAX, will be referred to by its city code, not the actual name.  The city code is ECP and it is easy to remember since it allegedly stands for Everyone Come Party... read more

Everybody Come Party (ECP) 

By: Steve Heaser sheaser

May 26 2010
On May 23, Southwest launched service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. But I have a feeling that this airport, not unlike LAX, will be referred to by its city code, not the actual name.  The city code is ECP and it is easy to remember since it allegedly stands for Every Come Party!  This week’s episode of Red Belly Radio is about a family I met there and a band with one of the... read more

The Amazing Flying McPhees!

By: Carole Adams cadams

May 26 2010
They fly through the air with the greatest of ease;  then they jump from the planes, landing where ever they please.   It looks like Jim and Elaine with both of their daughters (Lynnie is a Southwest Flight Attendant); followed by grandkids and assorted McPhee Family Armada.  Why would they do this? you ask with alarm.  Don't they know they might break a leg or an arm?  The answer will both... read more