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Behind the Scenes: How SWA Disinfects Our Water Systems

May 08 2013
When you think of oxygen, the first thing you might think of is taking a deep breath.  But, at Southwest Airlines, our Maintenance and Engineering Team might just think about aircraft water system disinfection first when thinking about oxygen.  We use a unique process using ozone gas to disinfect our onboard water system.  This process uses electricity to create ozone that... read more

U.S. Department of Transportation awards Southwest HOU – DCA Slots

May 08 2013
I am pleased to announce the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Southwest Airlines two slot exemptions (one daily roundtrip) to operate new service from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport to Reagan National creating the only nonstop service between DCA and HOU! Southwest Airlines’ DCA – HOU slot application garnered nationwide, grassroots attention from Employees, Customers, and... read more

November, December, and the Holidays—Now Available for Sale

May 07 2013
We’re now accepting bookings all the way to January 5, 2014, which (of course) includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year’s.  This schedule time period is always THE HARDEST SCHEDULE of each year to prepare and publish because of the extreme traffic fluctuations driven by holiday travel.  Couple that with the fact that each of those three holiday periods behave... read more

Celebrate Mother’s Day in a Greener Way

May 07 2013
With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, you may be putting the finishing touches on creative gift ideas. This weekend, you can treat both your mother and Mother Earth with some of these green ideas: ·         Use a green filter on your gift ideas. There are tons of retailers who specialize in sustainable and organic gift ideas, offering a wide... read more

6 Bags, 5 People, and 1 Dog... Living the LUV Lifestyle

May 06 2013
After the April Meeting of Southwest’s Companywide Culture Committee, I was buzzing with energy from a blitz of laughter, inspiring talks, creative team-building, and delicious breakfast burritos. Though it wasn’t until we all said our goodbyes to one another that the real magic of Southwest was about to kick in.On the way out, I mentioned to Committee Member Leslie Shults that I would be... read more

Best of Flashback Fridays: Origins of the Boeing 737—Part One

May 03 2013
Brian subtitled this post “The “Originals: The 737-100 and 737-200” as the first installment of a four-part series that originally began on February 17, 2012.  Brian gives us an interesting view (as always) of the beginnings of the legacy that is the 737.  Let me know in the comments section if you would like to see Brian’s remaining chapters appear if the “Best of” Flashback... read more

Traveling to NYC, DAL, or ATL Soon? Drop in to The Southwest Porch!

May 03 2013
It's spring—time to shed those winter layers and head out into the sunshine!   What better place to spend time outside than at a Southwest Porch? Southwest has created outdoor spaces in three of our cities: New York City, Dallas, and most recently, Atlanta.   The Porches provide a comfortable, relaxing place for both locals and tourists alike to enjoy, sometimes in the... read more

Inflight Beverage News: Southwest Now Offers vitaminwater

May 01 2013
I remember the first time I tried vitaminwater.  I was on a hiking date and the boy I was with had packed us a picnic lunch complete with vitaminwater.   After this, I was hooked on both the guy (we were married in November) and the drink.  Needless to say, I am excited that starting today I can enjoy vitaminwater while flying Southwest.  We are launching the... read more

Star of the Month: May 2013

May 01 2013
The term that comes to mind when thinking of Customer Support and Services (CS&S) Customer Representative Joy Fress is “Team Player.” As one of seven children, Joy understood from an early age the value of cooperating with others and working as a Team. Those values helped shape Joy’s future interests—both personal and professional—and brought the sports lover to Southwest Airlines, a Company... read more

My LUV for Aviation Runs in the Family

May 01 2013
My love of aviation began at an early age, and in fact, now runs in my blood. My son, Captain Sumner Wyall, recently retired from Southwest, while my grandson, First Officer Brian Pohl, currently flies out of Las Vegas.  My granddaughter is currently attending the US Air Force Academy and will graduate this May, and she’s also been selected to attend US Air Force Flight Training.... read more