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From Small Town to SWA

By: Danielle Karstens dkarstens

Aug 29 2012
Starting a new job often invokes mixed feelings of excitement and intimidation. At Southwest, though, we’re known for making everyone feel like an important part of the Team from day one. At the Nashville International Airport (BNA), our new Employees quickly find a friend and mentor upon meeting Operations Supervisor McQuiddy Bragg. Since 2001, McQuiddy has served as a BNA Station Training... read more

Soaring a Mile High: Introducing Colorado One

By: Katie McDonald kmcdonald

Aug 22 2012
We took our “LUV” for the Mile-High State to new heights today by unveiling Colorado One, a Boeing 737-700 emblazoned with the Colorado state flag! The aircraft is a testament to our great relationship with Front Range Customers and a tribute to our Colorado-based Employees.Colorado One was unveiled at a ceremony at Denver International Airport (DIA) with more than 500... read more

CONTEST ALERT: #ViddyADay Will Help You Get Away!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Aug 27 2012
You know the old saying... a Viddy a day keeps the doctor away?  Okay, so I used my unwarranted creative license there, but it's not entirely false.  For three days in August, we're partnering with our Viddy buddies to give you a chance to get away to one our 76 Southwest cities.     The objectives are the same, but very different.  Of course, you must have the Viddy app... read more

My Favorite Window Seat

By: Lynda Housden, Guest Blogger lhousden

Aug 01 2012
My career takes me to cities across the nation. Every week, I take a plane ride on Monday and return home on Thursday. Airplanes are my mode of transport.When I had my knee replaced last month, I knew it wasn’t going to be an ordinary surgery and recovery would be a hard journey since my hip was replaced last year, and I was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.As a frequent flyer that... read more

Capt. Joe and the Flying Fifth Graders

By: Joe Gautille jgautille

Jul 25 2012
Over 800 Southwest Airlines Pilots are Adopt-a-Pilots for more than 1,200 fifth-grade classes all over the United States.  These Pilots volunteer their time, and often travel and rent cars to get to their Adopt-a-Pilot classes. In fact, one Adopt-a-Pilot I have known for years in Chicago hit it off so well with his teacher that they eventually married!  After all, we are the LUV... read more

Get Amped at Red Rocks!

By: Lindsay Knight lknight

Jul 09 2012
Southwest Airlines hits all the right notes when it comes to making summer ROCK in the Mile High City.  Denver provides many vacation activities, from fine dining to sports and entertainment.  It’s home to many famous entertainment venues, including Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.  Southwest Airlines is proud to be the Official Airline Sponsor of this amazing outdoor music venue... read more

Behind Spirit's July Issue

By: Jay Heinrichs jheinrich

Jul 03 2012
Sure, we’re Southwest’s inflight magazine. But we don’t think of ourselves so much as a travel magazine--more of a general interest magazine read by people strapped into their seats. And our readers seem to see us the same way. Our story in February about Rob Summers, the first paraplegic to stand on his own, continues to generate lots of letters. Last month’s cover story, “The Power of One,”... read more

What is LUV (Mail)? And Other Blog Enhancements

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 02 2012
I know how your morning went down.  Your synchronized yawn-and-stretch routine happened as it always does.  You almost tripped on a Tonka truck on your way to the bathroom.  You groggily stumbled down the stairs to prepare for your weekly battle with Monday.  Your morning cup finished brewing, you settled in, and you checked to see what was new on Nuts About Southwest. ... read more

Uniting the Baker Family

By: Nell Glazener Cooney ncooney

Jun 27 2012
As a Representative in Customer Relations, you hear a lot of interesting stories.  Some are heartbreaking, some are hilarious, and some, like the one I was told several weeks ago, are truly heart-warming.  It is a story that’s been 10 years in the making.  Well, 10 years and nine months, if you get what I mean.Brian and Misty Baker have spent the last 10 years trying to start a... read more

Summer in Denver

By: Lindsay Knight lknight

Jun 20 2012
June 20 marks the official first day of summer. What does that mean? School is out, the sun is hot, and we are ready to party. As travelers plan their summer adventures, we wanted to highlight some activities in Denver that could be of interest to the folks traveling out west. From the Southwest Rink to the Southwest Court, Skyline Park changes every season to make way for our favorite... read more