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The Fantasy Faire Comes Alive!

By: Adam Rucker arucker

Mar 20 2013
When it comes to planning a great vacation, nine times out of ten, I choose Disney. There's just something about the enchanting land that Walt Disney built that keeps drawing me back. The best part about it is that no two trips of mine to the "House of Mouse" have been the same. There is always something new and different to experience. Thanks to Southwest's longstanding partnership with the... read more

Diversity Wins!

By: Olga Romero oromero

Sep 13 2012
Southwest Airlines has been named one of the Best Companies for Diversity in 2012 by Hispanic Business Magazine, an annual list determined by more than 32 variables that measure the Company's commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity. This is the fifth year we have been included in the list.  Top companies on this year's list went well... read more

Behind the Business Travel Challenge

By: Ashley Chaddick achaddick

Sep 12 2012
It’s tough describing the atmosphere behind-the-scenes of a production shoot – forget the fact that we were surrounded by desert-like terrain in 100-degree, dry heat, and located at the base of Agua Dulce’s hills – this set was larger than life and built like an oversized play-place.   I could tell you about why my team and I decided to move forward with the Challenge Fall Campaign... read more

Flashback Fridays: A Look at Headquarters Past

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Aug 10 2012
Those of us hired after 1990 weren’t able to experience the old Southwest Headquarters facility at the former Braniff Love Field Concourse.  For a little more than ten years, this unusual building served as the heartbeat of our system, and it was the first example of Southwest coming up with alternate uses for the many gates that were left empty when the other airlines moved to the DFW... read more

On The Fly: Feathered Frequent Flyers

By: Michelle Agnew magnew

Jul 05 2012
If you love penguins (who doesn’t?!), you’ll want to tune in to TLC’s newest episode of On The Fly tonight at 9/8c.  Two of Southwest’s most special Feathered Frequent Flyers show off their waddle as they take to the skies, only on Southwest Airlines, of course. Pete and Penny Penguin and their SeaWorld San Diego Aviculturists fly Southwest all over the country to... read more

Flashback Fridays: A First and Other Early Goodies

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Apr 27 2012
The best part of my job is opening a box of photographs or negatives and finding images that haven’t seen the light of day for decades.  Late last week, I found a box full of some great scenes that I can’t wait to share with you in this and future editions of Flashback Fridays.   Above we see the start of a treasured Southwest tradition and a key annual Culture event, and I wish I had... read more

A Witness to History: Discovery Edition

By: Eric Jackson ejackson

Apr 23 2012
When I first heard last month the Space Shuttle Discovery was going to be making its final voyage on top of the NASA B747, and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on April 17th, I quickly e-mailed my Family, Coworkers, and friends.  You see I am an aviation nut, geek, etc., so this was a big deal for me to be able to witness this historic flight, landing right here where... read more

Sharing our Servant’s Heart: The Volunteers of LUV

By: Linda Rutherford LindaR

Apr 19 2012
I don’t have to tell any of you that one of the things that sets Southwest apart is the enormous Servant’s Heart exemplified by our Employees in the communities where we live and work.  Giving our time, giving back, and doing the right thing are hallmarks of our Company.  Recently, I got to celebrate our Employees’ Servant’s Hearts in action at our Volunteers of LUV ceremony held at... read more

A Tale of Two Planes: Our First Boeing 737-800s Take Flight

By: Whitney and Brooks whitbrooks737

Apr 11 2012
Below is a chronicle of the day's events on April 11, 2012: the twin maiden voyages of Southwest's first Boeing 737-800 aircraft.  Brooks provided updates from Warrior One, traveling from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.  Whitney led efforts from Baltimore, where the second -800 began its journey, bound for Fort Myers.What happened next... was a tale of two planes. 737-800 Maiden Voyages:... read more

Looking Back on 25 Years for PHX Inflight!

By: Louann Alexander lalexander

Apr 13 2012
On April 1, 1987, Phoenix became a Flight Attendant Crew Base.  Overnight, we went from having a single Crew Base in Dallas to having three locations for Flight Attendants to call home (the Houston Crew Base opened the same day as Phoenix).  Phoenix opened with 300 Flight Attendants, after many Southwest Warriors headed west, leaving friends, family, and familiar surroundings. At that... read more