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Fees Don't Fly on Southwest Airlines

By: Christi McNeill cday

May 27 2008
CEO Gary Kelly made these remarks at our annual shareholders meeting May 21, 2008 at Southwest's headquarters in Dallas, Texas.  He explains what sets Southwest Airlines apart and what will not change about LUV airline. read more

Flying With New Wings

By: Mallory Messina mmessina

May 27 2008
I had one of those experiences the weekend before last.  An experience that you couldn’t plan if you tried, but one that means so much that it is hard to put in to words. It wasn’t the happiest of circumstances, as this particular experience took place at a memorial service for a Coworker.  But keep reading and you will hopefully gain a little insight in to why folks who work at Southwest... read more

Memorial Day 2008

By: Brian Lusk blusk

May 26 2008
Like many of you, the Nuts About Southwest Team has the day off today, and we do enjoy the break from the daily routine.  However, Memorial Day is much more than the unofficial first day of summer, it is a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice of those in uniform.  Please take time today to remember and celebrate those who made our many freedoms possible. read more

I Second that Emotion

By: Katie Coldwell Katie Coldwell

May 23 2008
I second that emotion! I've liked the stock exchange for a long time. I can remember when I was a little girl--in the days before the Internet--my dad would turn on CNN, tell me three letters to look for, and then I was to shout out the numbers that followed. He had me checking stock prices as they'd rise and fall throughout the day. And of course, I love--or rather, LUV--Southwest Airlines.... read more

DING! Winners

By: Kristen Francis kfrancis

May 22 2008
Recently, we held a contest where we encouraged our Customers to submit a DING! headline. We received around 30,000 entries, and many inquiring minds have been waiting for the winners to be announced.... ....drum roll please! GRAND Prize Winners: Joyce C. - Freedom is calling from the skies above! Choose one of our great deals and fall madly in LUV! Patrick C. – Mondays are manic, but don’t... read more

Chili, Chile, Chilly

By: Steve Heaser sheaser

May 21 2008
 This podcast has everything! It is historic, folkloric, and botanic; has elements of sporting, eating and cooking; and don’t forget the elements of mystery, endurance, feats of strength, and espionage. Well, okay, maybe not feats of strength. I am of course talking about the 35th and last Southwest Airlines chili cook-off. This is a wonderful event and is typically my favorite day of the year.... read more

Chili, Chile, Chilly

By: Steve Heaser sheaser

May 21 2008
Length: 30:43 Photo: Pot of chili from the 35th annual Southwest Airlines Chili Cook-off read more

Video Tribute to Herb and Colleen

By: Christi McNeill cday

May 21 2008
Here is the tribute video for Herb and Colleen.  Enjoy! read more

A Salute to Herb

By: Brian Lusk blusk

May 21 2008
Today marks a milestone in Southwest Airlines' history, and it's hard to know whether to celebrate or cry.  Our Executive Chariman and Cofounder, Herb Kelleher steps down as Chairman and gives up his Board position.  I don't need to go into pages of history to outline Herb's importance to the operation of our Company, and some of the links below will cover that.  However, no matter how great a... read more

EXPRESS BAG DROP IN OAKLAND

By: Rob Hahn rhahn

May 20 2008
We have a new test underway, all in the name of improving the Customer experience.  If you've traveled through the Oakland International Airport recently, you may have noticed a new feature available to help expedite the baggage checkin process.  This new feature is called the Express Bag Drop, and here's how it works.  You first need to checkin and obtain a boarding pass, which is easy to do... read more