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CONTEST ALERT: #CarvingTheLUV [UPDATED WITH PATTERNS]

Oct 12 2012
Update: At the bottom of this post you can download some awesome Southwest patterns to use for inspiration! Southwest Airlines is gearing up for one of our favorite holidays of the year:  Halloween! This year our official theme is “Jack-o’-lanterns are burning bright; time to take a Southwest or AirTran Flight!”  What better way to kick off the fall season than to carve a pumpkin... read more

Flashback Fridays: An Unremarked but Significant Event

Oct 12 2012
Every Southwest Employee knows (or should know) the story of how we began with three aircraft, and when we added a fourth one to help fly a charter schedule, we had to sell an airplane to meet a legal mandate that prevented the charter flying.  This led to the creation of the ten-minute turn to operate a schedule designed for three and a half airplanes (charters were the other “half airplane... read more

Behind-the-Scenes with Our Feathered Frequent Flyers!

Oct 11 2012
As you’ll see in the video, SeaWorld’s Pete and Penny Penguin are treated like rock stars when it comes to traveling with Southwest Airlines.  The penguins and the SeaWorld aviculturists are frequent flyers and travel all over the country to visit schools, make TV appearances, and get people excited about wildlife in wild places—they even take the time to greet Southwest Employees and... read more

Tricky Thinks Southwest Airlines is “Purrfect”

Oct 10 2012
Tricky is a very special kitty that lives at the Good Mews Animal Foundation in Marietta, Georgia. She was the innocent victim of domestic violence when she was shot and became paralyzed in her hind legs. Many shelters turned her away because of the burden and cost of her care, but Good Mews welcomed her. In fact, she has become quite the mascot at the shelter, always welcoming visitors with her... read more

Going Green: Five Things You Should Be Buying Used

Oct 09 2012
Looking to save a pretty penny?  Buying used goods not only saves your wallet, but the environment too!   With a plethora of online shopping sites available, as well as consignment stores and garage sales, there is an ease of repurposing products like never before.  Used items such as furniture and cars typically come to mind as dollar-savers; however, there are many products... read more

Six Hundred Thousand Ways to Make a Difference

Oct 09 2012
Six hundred thousand. Can you imagine the many ways we can make a positive difference in the lives of others with $600,000? Each year, the LUV Classic charity golf tournament and party raises donations for Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation, which allows Ronald McDonald charities to continue making a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families. This year’s event... read more

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Offer 72-Hour Winter Travel Sale! [FARE SALE ALERT]

Oct 09 2012
Autumn is here and the leaves aren’t the only thing that’s falling.  That’s right, Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways are dropping fares for winter travel.  Today, we’re kicking off a 72-hour sale for both carriers.  Southwest Airlines is offering a 40 percent discount on roundtrip airfare, and fares on AirTran Airways are starting as low as $45 one-way!  Grab your bag, we... read more

Trivia Night is back at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park!

Oct 08 2012
The Southwest Porch at Bryant Park Fall Movie Trivia Series kicked off on October 1, with anything but clueless fans of the 1995 teenage hit, Clueless. Movie-themed trivia nights will be held on Monday nights throughout the fall, featuring all-time-favorite blockbuster titles (see schedule below). The Porch is geared up for Mean Girls Trivia taking place tonight, which will be totally fetch... read more

Meteorology Monday: October 8 - October 14

Oct 08 2012
A definite chill was in the air across much of the country this past weekend as the first real cool spell settled in.   Many locations had their first frost and/or freezing temperatures of the season. This week will see a rebound in temps back to normal or even above normal levels in many locations, along with frequent weather systems zipping across the country, bringing rain and some... read more

The Artists Den Season 5 is Here!

Oct 05 2012
Another fabulous music season is in the books for our friends at Live from the Artists Den, and we’re excited that Season 5 kicks off tonight with Norah Jones! As the Official Airline, we had a blast this spring sharing our LUV for music and beautiful historic venues with Southwest Customers, and we can’t wait for all of you to see the magic come to life on the small screen.  Check out... read more