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Southwest Celebrates Communities with 2nd Annual Month of Giving Back!

By: Laurel Moffat lmoffat

Apr 08 2013
One thing that hasn’t changed since our LUV jets first took to the skies more than 41 years ago is our belief in making our communities a better place.  And, it’s no surprise that four decades later, our strong roots in the communities we serve have continued to grow as thousands of Employees have rolled up their sleeves to volunteer.  This April is our second annual “Month of Giving... read more

Instagram #PhotoSWAlk - A Tour of Headquarters

By: Nicole Rosenblum Nicole Rosenblum

Apr 06 2013
 When we made our photo debut in the world of Instagram, we thought our Customers would enjoy an inside look at all things SWA. Recently on our @SouthwestAir Instagram, we took Customers through one of our most treasured places, our Headquarters (HDQ) building which opened in February of 1990 here in Dallas, Texas. By definition, “headquarters” is a place or building that serves as the... read more

Best of Flashback Fridays: A Historical Look at Southwest and Baseball

By: Sandy Nelson snelson

Apr 05 2013
In honor of the opening of baseball season this week, I’ve chosen Brian’s nod to Southwest’s connection with “America’s pastime” as this edition of the Best of Flashback Fridays.  Granted, Brian’s post was written at the very end of that year’s season, just as the 2011 World Series was about to start, but there’s just something about an opening day game, the unmistakable sound a solidly... read more

“Flat Pat” Visits for St. Patty’s FUN

By: Danielle Karstens dkarstens

Apr 04 2013
Leprechauns are known for their mischievous pranks, but one with a Fun-LUVing Attitude joined the ranks at Southwest and AirTran during St. Patrick’s Day weekend! From working hard to playing hard, our “Flat Pat” had a memorable time exploring the ins and outs of the airline business. Check out these photos from some of his favorite adventures!Chicago Midway Provisioning Agents Latoya Williams... read more

Live at 35 with Youngblood Hawke

By: Michelle Agnew magnew

Apr 03 2013
It's time again for another round of Live in the Vineyard--the perfect blend of food, music, and wine. Before every festival, we showcase the artists for our Customers inflight; they play two songs, and most audiences are taken completely by surprise. We've selected several attendees to report live from Napa Valley throughout the weekend, and provided access to some of the festival's... read more

Going Green: Diggin’ into National Garden Month

By: Erin Neves eneves

Apr 02 2013
We have all heard that “April showers bring May flowers,” but did you know that the month of April is actually National Garden Month?  What makes gardening so great is that you don't have to be a pro to give it a go, or even do the gardening where you live!  Here are four ideas to help you celebrate this month—including some details on what our Fellow Co-Hearts are doing!Start a... read more

Precious Cargo

By: Mike Nutting mnutting

Apr 01 2013
We all know Southwest Customers are the best on the planet; on our airline, even a gorilla and a banana can become friends!  Have you ever met Uncle Sam's wife, Aunt Samantha? We have!  Have you ever tripped over invisible luggage?  When there's a mime on board, you have to watch where you're going. What came first?  The chicken or the potato head?  See for yourself as... read more

Star of the Month: April 2013

By: Theresa Gregory tgregory

Apr 01 2013
Paul Kaup’s path to the Pilot’s seat of a Southwest Airlines 737 began in 1992, when aspirations of flying the open skies took him and his girlfriend, Karen, from their hometown of Chicago to the Phoenix area to attend Arizona State University. In college, Paul began working as a Southwest Ramp Agent, and he fondly recalls expediting his proposal to Karen so that she could share his flight... read more

APRIL 1: Baskets Float Free

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Apr 01 2013
When you're flying nearly 500mph at 35,000 feet above ground, life passes by pretty fast.  Sure, Southwest has a suite of things to keep you entertained inflight: Video on Demand; WiFi; Live at 35; hilarious Flight Attendants.  Heck, we've even transported a miniature seeing-eye horse, and a couple endangered sea turtles.  But figuratively, you can't have the hare without the... read more

Adams Golfers Putt at 35,000 Ft.

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Mar 29 2013
The strangest putting contest you'll ever see, conducted at 35,000 ft.  Aaron Baddeley and Kenny Perry duked it out.  Watch the video to see whose short game prevailed. read more