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Archive for August 2008

Weather Advisory: Hurricane Gustav

Aug 29 2008
Southwest Airlines wants to inform our Customers that we are on the watch for the possible impact Hurricane Gustav may have in our airports and operations.  Please review our travel advisory posted at http://www.southwest.com/content/travel_center/travel_advisory_0038.html?ref=wthr for the latest information and/or call Reservations at 1-800-435-9792 to confirm your travel itinerary. ... read more

A word on the Southwest Effect from David M Rowell aka The Travel Insider

Aug 29 2008
By David M Rowell aka The Travel Insider The 'Southwest effect' is described as the two things that happen when Southwest starts flying into a new city.  Airfares drop across the board as established carriers match Southwest's typically lower fares, and air travel increases in response. Here's an interesting example of the other side of the Southwest effect.  For reasons best known to itself... read more

Southwest Celebrates One-Year Birthday in San Francisco

Aug 26 2008
DING! Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year at SFO Airline Offers San Francisco Travelers Special DING! Fare SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines and its San Francisco-based Employees are today celebrating the carrier's first year of resumed service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). SFO is one of three Bay Area airports Southwest... read more

SWA Announces New Vice President Strategy & Change Leadership

Aug 25 2008
DALLAS, Aug. 25 - Southwest Airlines recently appointed Kathleen Wayton as Vice President Strategy and Change Leadership. In her new position, Wayton will be responsible for providing executive leadership and direction for the Company's Strategy, Change Leadership, and Portfolio Management Teams. Click HERE for a photo. "Kathleen's love for developing People, drive for results, her work... read more

Travel Advisory - Tropical Storm Fay

Aug 19 2008
  Southwest Airlines wants to keep our Customers informed on the approach of Tropical Storm Fay.  All Customers that bought their tickets to travel to and from Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, and West Palm Beach, from August 17 to August 20th can change their itineraries with no additional charges.  To confirm or change a ticket, please call Southwest Airlines Reservations at 1-800-435-9792... read more

Another Fee Comparison Tool at www.compareairlinefees.com

Aug 19 2008
  We've discovered another airline fee comparison tool.  This one allows you to select your exact travel itinerary and display fees by category.  Check it out at http://www.compareairlinefees.com/. read more

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CARGO EARNS 2008 QUEST FOR QUALITY AWARD

Aug 18 2008
Southwest Airlines stands on the winner’s podium for cargo business DALLAS—Aug. 18, 2008— Southwest Airlines Cargo took home the gold today as Logistics Management ranked the airline number one among all air carrier Quest for Quality award winners. Southwest Airlines earned the highest scores in On-Time Performance, Value, Customer Service, and Equipment & Operations. This year’s win marks... read more

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMES CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Aug 15 2008
Bob Young Plugs In for Airline’s Extensive Technology Projects DALLAS—August 15, 2008 – Southwest Airlines announced today that Bob Young joins the Dallas-based airline as its new Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). For a photo of Bob Young, please use this link (http://gallery.swamedia.com/photos). Young will lead Southwest’s Infrastructure Teams including Change, Test... read more

Handy Airline Fee Charts from SmarterTravel and Kayak

Aug 14 2008
  If you're confused about which airlines are charging for what, Smartertravel and Kayak can help. The editors of SmarterTravel.com, Airfarewatchdog.com, and SeatGuru.com have teamed up to bring you this Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees, a one-stop reference chart for every major fee from every major domestic airline. To download the chart, visit: http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-... read more

Southwest Airlines Re-States Policy on Military Check Baggage

Aug 14 2008
Fighting for Freedom, No Need to Fight the Fees!   Southwest Airlines has long made an exception for its active military Customers by waiving any fees for overweight, oversize, and excess baggage checked while on assignment. Southwest supported that tradition by making it a formal policy in January 2008.  We realize that many Soldiers have recently faced the burden of extra fees from other... read more