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LUV Comes to Sin City

By: Daniel Bubb, UNLV dbubb

Sep 03 2012
Las Vegas is one of Southwest's largest operations, and Dr. Daniel Bubb, the Director of Academic Assessment at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has written a new book looking at how airlines have helped make Las Vegas the destination it is today.  Dan has graciously shared some of the highlights of his book.June 10, 1926 was a historic day for commercial aviation in the United States... read more

Diversity Summit 2012: How Southwest is Joining the Conversation

By: Ellen Torbert etorbert

Sep 06 2012
A few weeks ago Southwest Airlines hosted its 3rd Annual Diversity Summit, a day dedicated to celebrating the unique perspectives that we all bring to our Company, our country, and our world. As Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, it gives me great pleasure to host an event that was attended by more than 200 participants from all across the country, as well as by many of our Southwest... read more

HELLO, BRANSON … AND OTHER MARCH/APRIL SCHEDULE CHANGES!

By: Bill Owen bowen

Aug 27 2012
Today, Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways open our schedules from March 9 through April 12, 2013.  This covers the PEAK of Spring Break vacation season as well as both Easter and Passover.  It’s going to be a busy time—and we have some fun changes to talk about! Conversion from AirTran to Southwest continues steadily.  Biggest news in this new schedule is:  BRANSON!... read more

Mulching, Painting, and Trash Pickup, Oh My! [UPDATED]

By: Stephanie Schaller sschaller

Aug 30 2012
What a great event and amazing display of Servant’s Hearts we saw at the volunteer event following our exciting announcement of Colorado One! More than 120 Southwest and AirTran Employees and their families rolled up their sleeves to help beautify Commons Park. Here’s a huge thank you to our partners at Denver Parks and Recreation for all their help! Here’s how we helped: Cut 20 cubic... read more

World Champions of The Largely Insignificant & Sometimes Mildly Interesting

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Aug 12 2012
To compete on the world stage is an extraordinary feat.  Although every two years, I am shocked and awed by the greatest athletes on Earth, at the end of the two-week affair, I am left empty.  This emptiness is unrelated to having to wait two more years for any semblance of athleticism in my life.  The void stems from the fact athleticism is the only thing so boldly recognized... read more

Going Green: Recycling the Weight of 165 737-700s in Four Years

By: Laurel Moffat lmoffat

Aug 14 2012
Happy Green Tuesday!  If you’ve ever wondered how Southwest is doing its part to make a positive difference, that headline should help answer that question.  Since 2008, Southwest Airlines has recycled the weight equal to nearly 165 Boeing 737-700 aircraft with our co-mingled recycling efforts.  Operating with a green filter is important to us, and through our co-mingled... read more

Helping Make the Dreams of America’s Veterans Come True

By: Laura Jackson Laura Jackson

Jul 17 2012
Will Rogers is known for saying—“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”  Imagine standing at the base of a monument, and, for one silent moment, remembering a time gone by, friends that didn’t come home, and a cause greater than oneself.  For many Veterans that is the experience and the joy of taking an Honor Flight to Washington, DC,... read more

The Memorial Marathon Water Stop

By: Krista Crow kcrow

May 02 2012
This was the 12th Annual Oklahoma Memorial Marathon, but the first year that I have volunteered for the water stop that is sponsored by Southwest Airlines.  I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I always hear my Coworkers say what a great time it is, so I was ready to find out for myself. My husband and I got to the venue at 6 a.m. and started to help with setup.  I was suprised... read more

Southwest Airlines Offers Bonus Rapid Rewards Points on Select Airtran International Flights

By: Meniza Bannister Carl meniza

Apr 10 2012
Say what?  I suspect that’s a question that came to mind when our Members opened their e-mail Monday and found that we are offering 5,000 Rapid Rewards Bonus Points on select AirTran International flights.  I was surprised when I learned of the promotion because in the 13+ years I have worked in Rapid Rewards, Southwest flights were the only way to earn Rapid Rewards currency from... read more

Best of Flashback Fridays: Origins of the Boeing 737, Part Three

By: Sandy Nelson snelson

May 17 2013
This week’s “Best of” post focuses on the Boeing 737 “Classics” family—specifically, the -300, -400, and -500 series—and the role that Southwest played in the development of the 300s and 500s. This continuation of Brian’s “Origins of the Boeing 737” series originally ran in March, 2012, and it’s always interesting to look at all that has changed in the short period of time since the post... read more