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The Kids at YOLA Rock!

By: Austin Morton, Guest Blogger amorton

Mar 20 2013
This month’s Spirit cover story is all about the rock stars behind Youth Orchestra LA, a nonprofit initiative that supplies underprivileged children with free instruments, instruction, and, not to mention, profound lessons about pride, community, and commitment. If you like the sound of that, check out the full story here. Or simply scroll down for a few outtakes from our photo shoot. Play... read more

Texas Rangers Hit a Home Run with Southwest Customers!

By: Christi McNeill cday

Aug 21 2012
Today our Customers had a very special treat waiting for them at Dallas Love Field.   As the Official Airline of the Texas Rangers, a few of our favorite Rangers pitchers were on hand to “relieve” Southwest Airlines Employees by marshaling in a Southwest Airlines 737, unloading baggage from the aircraft, and greeting Customers as they arrived at Dallas Love Field. The players included... read more

Flashback Fridays: Early Onboard Love and an Extra Treat for Avgeeks

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Aug 24 2012
This week, we have photos that take us back to the start of a longtime Southwest Airlines tradition, and as a bonus, they also show us the interior of one of our three original aircraft.  Like so many other of the recent Flashback Fridays installments, this week’s post uses uncut roles of negatives that I recently found.   We’ve heard hundreds of stories of couples who found love on... read more

What Does Freedom Mean to You?

By: Ellen Torbert etorbert

Jul 04 2012
For me, freedom means the ability to be uniquely you. When I think about Independence Day, I think about freedom.  On July 4, 1776, the people of the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence and declared freedom from Great Britain. Since that day, Americans have fought hard for the many other freedoms we enjoy today. For example, on August 26, 1920, women won the right to vote... read more

What is LUV (Mail)? And Other Blog Enhancements

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 02 2012
I know how your morning went down.  Your synchronized yawn-and-stretch routine happened as it always does.  You almost tripped on a Tonka truck on your way to the bathroom.  You groggily stumbled down the stairs to prepare for your weekly battle with Monday.  Your morning cup finished brewing, you settled in, and you checked to see what was new on Nuts About Southwest. ... read more

Liberty Takes Flight

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 03 2012
I've never seen an American bald eagle in person.  When Southwest was called with the opportunity to carry our national bird from St. Louis to Kansas City's Independence Day celebration, it was almost as if I said 'yes' purely for personal reasons.   The beautiful bird, Liberty, made that voyage last night.  Flying Southwest has its perks, even for animals. Liberty sat in... read more

Going Green: Spring Cleaning is Here Again!

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

May 08 2012
It’s that time again—time to spring clean and time for our annual spring cleaning post!  Below are some great tips to help you clean, save money, and reduce the use of chemicals in your home.  Below are some ideas from The Daily Green at www.thedailygreen.com to help you make your home sparkle: Baking Soda and Water: Dust surfaces with baking soda, then scrub with a moist sponge or... read more

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

Houston’s HobbyFest 2012 Showcases Community Unity and Spirit

By: Vic Zachary vzachary

May 01 2012
On April 21, Houston’s Wiliam P. Hobby (HOU) airport was the place to be as folks from across Southeast Texas converged on Hobby for some family fun, and to show their community support for Houston’s second largest airport.For more than 20 years, Southwest Airlines has participated in HobbyFest, an event that brings the business, civic, and educational communities around the airport together to... 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