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Archive for February 2010

Tasty fare increase planned for Dallas Love Field

Feb 26 2010
By TOM BENNING / The Dallas Morning News tbenning@dallasnews.com After years of limited dining and retail options at Dallas Love Field, city officials released ambitious plans this week for an expanded menu as part of the airport's $519 million overhaul. to read more, visit: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/stories/... read more

Outside Magazine First Annual Editors' Choice Awards: #12 is Southwest Airlines

Feb 24 2010
to see the rest, please visit: http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/201003/editors-choice-14-10.html read more

Passenger traffic is up 11.1% at Logan

Feb 24 2010
Passengers may have ranked Logan International Airport near the bottom in customer satisfaction on a recent J.D. Power survey, but they’re flying out of Boston in increasing numbers, thanks to four new airlines. to read more, visit: http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/02/24/passenger_traffic_is_... read more

Southwest Airlines Statement Regarding Today’s Teamsters Vote On Tentative Agreement

Feb 23 2010
Southwest Airlines offered a statement in response to today’s “no” vote by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Airlines Division, representing more than 170 Southwest Airlines Stock Clerks: “We are disappointed that our hard-working Stock Clerks rejected the tentative agreement negotiated between the IBT and  Southwest Airlines, " said Mike Van de Ven, Executive Vice... read more

Check out Southwest's App in the Newest iPhone Commercial!

Feb 23 2010
To see the commercial, please visit: http://www.apple.com/iphone/gallery/ads/#family-travel-large read more

Airport Check-in: Southwest gets own wing in Philly

Feb 23 2010
Southwest Airlines has a new home in Philadelphia International. The airport unveiled a $45 million wing at Terminal E last week with seven new gates and a 500-seat holding area. to read more, visit: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?ak=79947.blog&type=blog read more

Southwest Airlines Selects Spigit to Drive Innovation

Feb 23 2010
Spigit, the leader in innovation management software for the enterprise, announced today that it is powering Southwest Airlines Idea Runway, an internal site designed to streamline innovation and collaboration among its more than 34, 000 employees. With the goal to identify and implement ideas that will generate revenue, reduce operating costs and enhance the customer experience, Southwest... read more

BusinessWeek Customer Service Champs 2010

Feb 19 2010
By Jena McGregor Keeping Consumers Happy Our fourth annual customer service awards are a mix of repeat stars and first-timers who know how to treat consumers right. Our new No. 1, L.L. Bean, leapt from 24th to first place as recession-weary customers relished its lenient returns policy, inexpensive outdoor gear and clothing, and the fast responses from its Maine call centers. Other newcomers... read more

Editorial: Grab your bags

Feb 19 2010
If ever there was a case for the benefits of competition, it is Southwest Airlines' announcement this week that it will offer daily flights from Philadelphia to Boston. to read more, visit: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100219_Editorial__Grab_your_bag... read more

Southwest Named #2 Best Company for Leadership

Feb 18 2010
Business Week, in partnership with The Hay Group, has released the results from the Best Companies for Leadership Survey.  On the 2009 Top 20 Best Companies for Leadership list, Southwest Airlines ranked #2.  The entire report can be found online at http://www.businessweek.com/careers/special_reports/20100216best_companies_for_leadership.htm.  While at the site, be sure to read about How... read more