Nuts About Southwest

Here at Southwest, we do things a little differently.  And we are SO okay with it.  This past weekend was filled with inaugural flights and new adventures that included a little celebrating.  When our Los Angeles-bound Milwaukee Passengers woke up on Sunday morning, they had no idea what they were in for.  Upon boarding the flight, they were each greeted on the plane with a... read more

If you're reading this blog, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time on an airplane and in an airport.  And if so, you’re likely familiar with the various kinds of travelers: the "sales executive" earnestly working on an important pitch (or seeking a coveted wall outlet), the "honeymooners" freshly tanned and holding hands while sipping wine from plastic cups; the "Calgon mom" telling... read more

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

Last month I had the distinct pleasure of celebrating 30 years of excellence with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) in the beautiful windy city of Chicago. USHLI (http://www.ushli.org/) attracted more than 5,000 college-bound students to their college fair, presentations by world-renowned motivational speakers, and many informative panels. The organization is steered by one... read more