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Flashback Fridays: Forgotten Corners of Southwest's History

By: Brian Lusk blusk

May 04 2012
As promised, I am sharing more photos of the recent “find” that I “unearthed.”  Actually, I opened a drawer and looked in a file, but the sense of discovery is the same.  I hope these photos will be reminders of some forgotten corners of our history.   First, let’s start with a Flight Attendant (actually, at the time, a Hostess) uniform of which many of you are probably unaware.... read more

Receiving the -800 With LUV

By: Ally Harrington aharrington

May 02 2012
It's a big deal when you get something new.   A new haircut, a new car, all milestones.  But WOW, we got a brand new plane! In my short fifteen years with the Company, I've seen some changes over the years, but this change is something special. This red belly plane is a little different from the norm (and a lot different in size). When I first saw it pulling in, I was so proud.... read more

An Employee Comes Home

By: Jack Coulehan jcoulehan

Mar 08 2012
The 87 members of the Army Reserve Unit waiting to board the Southwest 737 heading to Colorado and back to their families after a year’s deployment in Afghanistan were ecstatic to be on the final leg of their journey.  But one was more excited than the others.  Known for the last 13 months as Army Specialist Nein, she’d soon be returning to her normal existence where she’s better known... read more

Above 30,000 Ft., We're Reading Across America!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 02 2012
There once was a plane that was canyon blue. To 73 cities it flew and it flew. For a lucky bunch boarding, there was a treat. On Saturday, a Lorax, they all would meet! But that's not all that Southwest had planned. There'd be reading for all--we are taking a stand! On many of these flights, our dear Crew decreed, "Gather 'round kids, a children's book we will... read more

CONTEST ALERT: Rhyme Time, Southwest-style!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 03 2012
We told of a contest, that comes in a Tweet.  So here are the details to help you onto your feet:  Something Southwesty and Seussian will get you real far,  The prize is four tickets, if you are the star!  Remember the hashtag if you want to be in,  #SWARhymeTime will ensure you are entered to win.  Don't delay, the contest ends at five Herb time.  Oh, the... read more

Otterly Irresistible

By: Grey Stafford, PhD, Guest Blogger gstafford

Mar 01 2012
There's no doubt about it. The opportunity to work with zoo animals is awesome! But as any pet owner knows, traveling with animals can be a headache. Especially when the animals are babies and the trip is 2,000 miles each way!So when our friend and colleague Jack Hanna asked us to help him with a recent appearance on CBS's The Late Show with David Letterman, I was a bit uncertain we could accept... read more

Happy Jack: A Day in the Life of one of Southwest's Biggest Fans

By: Erika Feresten, Guest Blogger eferesten

Feb 23 2012
Jack Henry has been ‘geek chic’ for Southwest Airlines since his first SWA flight 2 1/2 years ago. Like most little boys, we considered his penchant for planes to be fairly typical, but Jack’s love of planes was specific to SWA.  He talked so much about Southwest that the following year, when we made our summer vacation plans, we specifically decided to fly Southwest as we knew it would... read more

Flashback Fridays: Early All-Color Looks At Some of Our Stations

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Jan 13 2012
Even in the late 1970s, color photos were somewhat of a rarity, especially in media usage.  Until USA Today came along, most newspapers used black and white photos exclusively.  That also held true for many magazines because the color printing process was so expensive.  That’s why a big portion of the photos in our archives from our first ten or so years are in black and white.... read more

Hurricane Irene: How You Can Help Red Cross Efforts

By: Casey Welch cwelch

Aug 29 2011
Our hearts go out to those along the East Coast affected by Hurricane Irene.  As a Company we stand for helping communities prepare for disaster, but also providing comfort and aid when these events occur.  We know many of you are watching Hurricane Irene’s path and wondering how you can help as well. Over the weekend, the Red Cross operated or supported nearly 500 shelters with more... read more

Mechanics Create Whale of a Playhouse for Kids in Need

By: Sarah Bickle sbickle

Aug 22 2011
In Dallas' NorthPark Center, a village has appeared.  Quirky houses, clearly made for small folks and decorated to beat the band, turn up each year to draw smiles and looks of wonder. The playhouses on display for CASA’s fundraiser offer plenty of “ooh” and “aww” moments... but please don’t hold it against me if I insist that the playhouse SWA Mechanics built is the coolest one. It’s a... read more