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Meteorology Monday: October 22 - October 28
By: Brian Collins 
Oct 22 2012
It’s looking to be quite an active weather week ahead as the first significant fall/winter storm of the season moves across the western states early in the week, bringing substantial snow to the mountains and even potentially some light snow to places like RNO and GEG.Then by late week, some of the energy from that system will merge with a cold front to form another storm over the middle of the... read more
FOUR... MORE... CITIES?
By: Bill Owen 
Oct 22 2012
Today, we opened our April/May 2013 Schedules, and effective April 14, we will convert AirTran Airways service at Charlotte, North Carolina; Flint, Mich..; Portland, Maine; and Rochester, New York, to Southwest service. We’ll also open sales out through May 31, 2013, giving us 221 days of bookable inventory. Lots of changes to discuss … so read on!At Charlotte, Southwest will transfer AirTran’s... read more
SWA Stew: Episode 64
By: Brooks Thomas 
Oct 19 2012
Flashback Fridays: The Origins of Southwest Reservations Department
By: Brian Lusk 
Oct 19 2012
In the beginning, there were flights. Those Southwest Airlines flights served
Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Flight
Attendants and Ticket Agents in hot pants and big smiles served our Customers,
but American Airlines served as the initial point of contact for most of those
Customers. For the first year and a half
(up until March 1973) of Southwest’s existence, American’s... read more
The Gift of Peace of Mind.
By: Lilly Duran, Guest Blogger 
Oct 19 2012
I am the first person in my family to
graduate from high school and go to college. Growing up in the Rio Grand Valley
of Texas the majority of my life; my family lived below the poverty line for a
substantial part of my childhood.The day I got accepted into Brown University
was one of the happiest days of my life. The happiness only multiplied as I
discovered that I was also accepted into Brown’s... read more
Who taught you to have fun?
By: David E Weck 
Oct 18 2012
At Southwest, we honor three basic tenants: to have a
Servant’s Heart, a Warrior Spirit, and a Fun-LUVing Attitude. When I
started working for the company almost three years ago, I was happy to know that I
was already living those standards thanks to the qualities instilled within me
by my family, teachers, and friends. I was honored to know a very special
person who helped me realize... read more
Saying Goodbye and Hello
By: Aaron Hay 
Oct 17 2012
Growing
up and working in the airline industry has given me many opportunities to
experience different aspects of my aviation passion. There are two experiences that will remain
etched in memory. Both are similar in
nature, yet completely different. My father
was a Captain for Midwest Airlines for many years and I started my aviation
career at Midwest as well. Starting at... read more
#CarvingTheLUV: The Winner's Circle
By: Gabe Briones 
Oct 16 2012
We're pleased to announce the winners of our #CarvingTheLUV contest, who along with a guest will be joining us on October 31st to tour our Haunted Headquarters!
@southwestair My #CarvingTheLUV entry. Some of Gary Kelly's memorable costumes. What will he bring us in 2012?! instagr.am/p/QvoqwnqRaN/
— Jewels (@PerkyJewels) October 14, 2012
My Southwest Airlines #... read more
Southwest Pilots Work the Ramp in Denver!
By: Rich Matthews 
Oct 16 2012
Going Green: Combat Clutter
Oct 16 2012
It has been estimated that the average American wears about
20 percent of their clothes 80 percent of the time. This statement rang true
for me this morning as I shifted through the many clothes in my closet and
still managed to sigh and say, “I have nothing to wear.” In today’s society,
many Americans are affected by heavy advertising and the desire to have the
latest-and-greatest items; however... read more
Latest LUV Mail
From: Cynthia Moynihan
Tampa,Florida
An Act of Kindness
May 20 2013
Going to an airport and getting on a plane and traveling to
unfamiliar territory takes on a whole new meaning when one...
