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MSP to get more Phoenix flights

Apr 28 2010
By Gita Sitaramiah gsitaramiah@pioneerpress.com Southwest Airlines is adding flights to Phoenix from the Twin Cities starting Aug. 15 as the airline prunes flights elsewhere. To read more, visit: http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_14968348?nclick_check=1 read more

Southwest Airlines Announces Two New Phoenix Nonstop Routes

Apr 27 2010
Southwest Airlines Co. said Tuesday it is launching new service between Phoenix and Minneapolis and between Phoenix and Boston. The airline, based in Dallas, said that starting Aug. 15, it will operate two daily nonstops between Phoenix and Minneapolis. Beginning Sept. 7, Southwest will operate one daily nonstop flight between Phoenix and Boston. read more

Florida now has a Southwest Airlines jet

Apr 27 2010
Terry Maxon/Reporter   Southwest Airlines has decorated its airplanes with images like whales and (briefly, not pun intended) swimsuit models, yes, but it also has six airplanes that recognize the states in which it flies. On Friday, it launched the seventh state-themed jet: Florida One, a Boeing 737-700 painted with the Florida state flag. to read more, visit:  http://aviationblog.... read more

Southwest jet extols airlines' state pride

Apr 26 2010
By TED JACKOVICS tjackovics@tampatrib.com Published: April 24, 2010 TAMPA - Southwest Airlines, in a ceremony at Tampa International Airport on Friday, unveiled a Boeing 737 painted to depict the Florida state flag. to read more, visit: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/24/bz-southwest-jet-extols-airlines... read more

Southwest Airlines takes advantage of social media

Apr 26 2010
The SMU Public Relations Student Society of America chapter  hosted a Southwest Airlines executive to discuss how major airlines prepare for and respond to crises in the age of social media on April 20. PRSSA vice president Allie Owens introduced Linda Rutherford, vice president of communications and strategic outreach. Rutherford’s   lecture was titled “Nuts About Online Communication.” to... read more

Winging It: Airlines react to global pressures

Apr 26 2010
By Tom Belden Southwest Airlines chairman Gary Kelly tried to flatter me last week during the company's quarterly conference call with analysts and the media by saying it was my idea for the carrier to start nonstop flights between Philadelphia and Boston. I'm happy to take credit for such a logical and lucrative extension of the airline's route network. But Kelly was joking (I hope) because... read more

Southwest Airlines posts $11 million 1Q profit

Apr 22 2010
By DAVID KOENIG The Associated Press DALLAS -- By the slimmest of margins, Southwest Airlines Co. made a profit in the first quarter while other big carriers were losing money. to read more, visit:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/22/AR201004... read more

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER PROFIT

Apr 22 2010
DALLAS, TEXAS – April 22, 2010 – Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today reported  first quarter 2010 net income of $11 million, or $.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $91 million, or $.12 loss per diluted share, for first quarter 2009.   First quarter 2010 results included special items (net of taxes) of $13 million, related to non-cash, mark-to-market, and other items associated with... read more

Southwest Airlines honors Corpus Christi staff

Apr 21 2010
CORPUS CHRISTI — Southwest Airlines has chosen its local staff at Corpus Christi International Airport as its Station of the Year for its safety record, operational performance and customer service. Corpus Christi was chosen from among 68 stations nationwide. to read more, visit: http://www.caller.com/news/2010/apr/20/corpus-christi-airport-wins-south... read more

Earnings Preview: Southwest Airlines to report 1Q

Apr 21 2010
By DAVID KOENIG Southwest Airlines Co. is scheduled to report first-quarter results Thursday. Here's a summary of key developments in the period. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Southwest has defied the trend among other U.S. carriers to charge extra fees for checked baggage, hoping it will be able to lure passengers away from the competition. to read more, visit: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/... read more