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Going Green: Tips From Employees!

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

Jul 03 2012
I really enjoy the Green tips we receive in the comments on the blog and in our Green mailbox. I am consistently impressed with the ingenuity of Southwest and AirTran Employees and the ways you try to reduce your impact on the environment, use resources wisely, and save some Green!  Below is a roundup of tips received:I am trying to go green and found out that used coffee grounds, set... read more

Three Passions—Our Performance, Our People, Our Planet. One Southwest.

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

Jun 14 2012
Southwest Airlines achieved record revenues of $15.7 billion in 2011.  It took Southwest its first 24 years (1971-1994) to generate a cumulative $15.7 billion in total operating revenues. Southwest’s Employees volunteered more than 114,000 hours, which is enough time to fly from Baltimore/Washington to Los Angeles 24,516 times. More than 2,600 tons of material was diverted from landfills... read more

Jenny and Z From On The Fly

By: Steve Heaser sheaser

May 31 2012
This episode of Red Belly Radio was recorded at the Center for Alternatives to Summer TV Reruns, (also known as the little studio where we record all sorts of stuff.) Why is this important? Because This episode is about the new TLC show On The Fly and two of the Employees who are featured! I’ve already done the legwork for you. I searched TV Guide and found that this summer, most channels are... read more

Dish Trip #7: Los Angeles

By: Mary Bigham, Food Writer mbigham

Apr 19 2012
On this Dish Trip, two gals took on LA to find the best food in the city in 24 hours. Because Southwest Airlines was a proud sponsor of Blogworld Expo 2011 in LA, Dish Trip was lucky enough to cover the food scene.  We were thrilled to meet new foodie friends over dinner for a special Southwest Airlines and Dish Trip “Eat Up” at Napa Valley Grille on our first night in town.Of all the... read more

Going Green: Spring Forward

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

Mar 13 2012
Happy Green Tuesday, everyone!  Since I am not a morning person, Daylight Saving Time each spring is a hard one for me—it seems to be happening earlier and earlier!  Well, that’s because of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which mandated a month-long extension of Daylight Saving Time starting in 2007. Daylight Saving Time is somewhat controversial in that some believe this change in time... read more

[CONTEST ALERT] Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 09 2012
Some people have a burning desire to do drastic things; to throw caution to the wind and maybe join the circus. Others have a fiery passion for thrill-seeking. Others still are content to simply read about heroic feats. You won't catch me on a trapeze, nor will I don a flying suit.  I'm not much of a reader, either.  I'm somewhere in the middle. But I'm a fan of literal interpretation.... read more

Who's Down With SOC? Yeah, You Know Me!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 01 2012
Today’s an enormously significant day in Southwest history, though not for reasons seen by the naked eye.  Southwest and AirTran have received approval by the Federal Aviation Administration for a Single Operating Certificate—a key milestone in the integration of the two airlines. So what is a Single Operating Certificate (SOC)?  Put in the simplest terms, it’s a highly-coveted... read more

Celebrating 30 Years of Successful Kids

By: Ana Schwager aschwager

Aug 24 2011
“Always give back—find a way to help others” are the simple yet powerful words that Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl has always remembered since first hearing them from his former University of North Carolina Basketball Coach Dean Smith in the early ‘70s.  Yes, Coach Karl has 1,036 wins and 75 career playoff series under his belt, but just as important as these wins are the “give back”... read more

Going Green: Labor Day Plans?

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

Aug 23 2011
As we approach Labor Day weekend, many folks will be getting out of town for a last grasp of summer fun.  For others, sticking closer to home may be more practical.  If staying close to home is the choice you make, this is a great opportunity to discover—or rediscover— the joys of your very own community.  I don't know about you, but I always have a running list of that restaurant... read more