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Circle of Support

By: Jacob North jnorth

Aug 15 2012
During the month of July, the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association participated in the Circle of Support non-profit summer learning program.  Circle of Support, Inc. is uniquely dedicated to providing young girls and boys with access to resources that will help them develop into productive, responsible, and successful adults.  First Officers Ryan Haygood, William Fitzpatrick,... read more

Meteorology Monday: July 16 - July 22

By: Meghan Henschen mhenschen

Jul 16 2012
A stormy week is ahead for much of the country as we move through the middle part of the summer season.  Scattered thunderstorms are likely across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic as a result of a cold front dropping down from Canada.  Typical afternoon scattered thunderstorms are expected in the Southeast and Florida throughout the week.  Meanwhile, the southern part of... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 53

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 13 2012
This week, we're talking about defending the sea in the shape of a shark, Liberty the 21-year-old male bald eagle, our new AUS - DCA service, booking travel through early February only on southwest.com, and a cameo from SeaWorld's Pete & Penny Penguin!  read more

One of Those Days

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

May 10 2012
We all have our days.  If you tried to buy tickets, or check in for a Southwest flight today, you likely encountered slow service and some frustration.  Throughout the day, we experienced technical hurdles involving a variety of systems, including southwest.com and our in-airport check-in.  Our Teams have been fully aware of the situation and worked diligently to fix any... read more

A Shining Star in the Spokane Baggage Service Office

By: Danielle Karstens dkarstens

May 07 2012
First comes the desperate searching. In the moment you realize you’re missing a ring, a cell phone, or something else, there’s always a glimmer of hope that maybe you just forgot where you last placed it. Then comes the uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach—it’s lost. At Southwest Airlines, we’re dedicated to providing our Customers with the highest quality of Customer Service, which is a... read more

Going Green: Learning, Teaching, Giving with Community Gardens

By: Heather Hearne Walker hhearnewalker

Apr 24 2012
Imagine this—you’re outside, the sun is just starting to rise, and you’re gazing at all of the beautiful plants you are growing in your garden.  You are able to start your day out in the cool air, working the soil, and even see Southwest planes take off right in front of you.  No, you’re not at home, you’re at work!  Did you know that we have a community garden at Southwest... read more

Going Green: There's an App for That

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

Mar 27 2012
Laurel Moffat wrote a really great post last year about Apps that help you go Green (May 31, 2011).  This year, I wanted to do a similar post in honor of approaching Earth Day about apps for your iPad and iPhone.  With help from the really great site www.appadvice.com/, here are some great free and paid Green and Earth-appreciation apps:Green Outlet by Key Lime 314 LLCThis app... read more

A Triple Southwest Connection

By: Monica Del Rio mwhalin

Mar 15 2012
During the beginning of 2011, my Southwest Co-hearts Ana Schwager, Anabell Odisho, and I all found out we would be first-time aunts!  One by one, we each found out we would be welcoming nieces into the world.  We were beyond thrilled!  Ana was the first of the group to become an aunt.  In early April, Ana and her family traveled from Nashville to welcome Ella Kate!  Much... read more

We Officially Own a 737-800!

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Mar 08 2012
A lot of you have been wondering about the status of our first 737-800 since it took its initial flight back on February 23.  Well, today, we took delivery of our brand new aircraft in Seattle.  However, don’t look for it at one of our airports right away because the hard work isn’t done yet, and over the next few weeks, the airplane has a very busy schedule:   The plane... read more

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

By: Sandy Nelson snelson

May 10 2013
The subtitle for this week’s “Best of” post is “The 737-200 Advanced and Some Oddities”   The first time this was published on February 24, 2012, I remember being fascinated by an odd aircraft feature that I had not heard of before: the “Vortex Dissipator.”  Considering that this has to do with making landings on gravel runways possible, I couldn’t help thinking that Brian... read more