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New No Hidden Fee Commercials

Nov 26 2008
New No Hidden Fee Commercials This Thanksgiving, Southwest will introduce two new commercials highlighting our Customer-friendly No Hidden Fees policy  Check them out now at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPwinRPij5E and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q99yZwWZE6A Remember, Southwest Airlines—Low Fares. No Hidden Fees! read more

On This Date In Southwest History...

Nov 26 2008
On This Date In Southwest History... 1998: (Nov. 26) Southwest’s first transcontinental flight traveled roundtrip between Oakland and Baltimore. This one-day flight experiment was conducted to formally evaluate Southwest’s operations on longhaul flights. Each Customer onboard completed a survey, and the results were overwhelmingly positive. To celebrate the landmark Thanksgiving Day flights,... read more

SWA PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF THE STATE FARM BAYOU CLASSIC

Nov 24 2008
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE OF THE  STATE FARM BAYOU CLASSIC Southwest Airlines celebrates being part of the most legendary  Black College Football event.   Dallas – Nov. 24, 2008 – The legendary rivalry between Grambling State University and Southern University is showcased at the State Farm Bayou Classic, and Southwest Airlines is celebrating as the Classic’s... read more

SWA honored with Zagat Awards

Nov 24 2008
  Southwest Airlines is over the moon about receiving three Zagat awards today as the number two best Large U.S. Economy Class Airline, number two Best Green Practices Airline.  Also, fliers cited Southwest as having the Best On-time Performance among domestic airlines. Southwest was also saluted for offering the Best Value Domestically as well as the Best Website, Frequent-Flier Program... read more

SWA ADDS EXTRA FLIGHTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Nov 21 2008
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ADDS EXTRA FLIGHTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION Airline offers more service into Baltimore/Washington and Washington Dulles DALLAS—Nov. 21, 2008— Following a record voter turnout, demand is high to attend the inaugural celebration!  To meet the increased demand in key cities, Southwest Airlines is adding 26 total flights into and out of both Baltimore/Washington and... read more

SWA Declares 129th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Nov 20 2008
Southwest Airlines Declares 129th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend 11/20/2008 1:00:00 PM DALLAS, Nov. 20 -- Southwest Airlines' (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.0045 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2008 on all shares then issued and outstanding.  The 129th consecutive dividend will be paid on January 8, 2009.   read more

SWA APPOINTS two new members to board of directors

Nov 20 2008
Southwest airlines APPOINTS two new members to board of directors   DALLAS—Nov. 20, 2008— The Southwest Airlines Board of Directors today appointed Daniel D. Villanueva and John Denison to the Board. For photos of Villanueva and Denison please click here: http://gallery.swamedia.com/photos/kw=08SWABOD Villanueva is a partner in RC Fontis, a California-based private equity firm. Villanueva... read more

SWA SEEKS RIGHTS TO OPERATE AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT

Nov 19 2008
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SEEKS RIGHTS TO OPERATE AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT DALLAS—Nov. 19, 2008—Southwest Airlines confirmed today that it has submitted a bid that would allow the airline to assume ATA Airlines’ rights to operate at New York’s LaGuardia (LGA) Airport through a purchase of ATA Airlines. The bid was submitted in connection with the publicly announced auction process in the U.S. Bankruptcy... read more

Bush to Open More Air Space for Holiday Flights

Nov 19 2008
Bush to Open More Air Space for Holiday Flights Yesterday, President Bush said his administration is taking steps to prevent significant flight delays and reduce air traffic congestion during the busy holiday season.  The plan includes temporarily opening up for commercial airliners the airspace typically dedicated to the military.  In addition to the two Eastern corridors opened during... read more

SWA Announces New Dining Program for Rapid Rewards Members

Nov 18 2008
Southwest Airlines Announces New Dining Program for Rapid Rewards Members   Rapid Rewards Members will receive extra credit in their Rapid Rewards account while enjoying dinner in a network of more than 9,000 restaurants in the United States and Canada. Southwest Airlines Customers now have even more reasons to eat out. The airline announced today Rapid Rewards Dining(TM) -- a new dining... read more