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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

Sad News From Southwest's Past

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Mar 30 2012
An icon of Southwest’s early days is our Flight Attendants with their hot pants.  Our original uniform featured brightly colored hot pants and tops, white boots, and a white belt.  A mini skirt was a slightly later uniform option.  In 1974, a new variation on the hot pants theme was issued with rust colored hot pants and tops and an orange blouse featuring white polka dots.... read more

Going Green At Work

By: Marilee McInnis minnis

Feb 21 2012
Did you know that our Headquarters Building received an Energy Star rating from the Environmental Protection Agency for energy efficiency?  Our Facilities Maintenance Team has done an awesome job helping us Green Headquarters with sensor lights, compact fluorescent bulbs, and many other features, so thank you!!  But, there is more to being Green than how a building performs—it’s also... read more

Postcards From Home

By: Laura Jackson Laura Jackson

Feb 23 2012
Last November during Military Heroes Month, Southwest Customers and Employees wrote their heartfelt thanks on more than 1,000 postcards provided by Southwest in airports from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale, which were then sent to military bases across the U.S. and distributed to Troops awaiting deployment.  This was the second year that Southwest and A Million Thanks joined hands with the... read more

Atlanta At Last! [Live Blog]

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Feb 14 2012
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This blog chronicles our grand entrance into Atlanta, and the state of Georgia. You can also follow our Atlanta At Last coverage on Twitter, and as told by four guest bloggers with the AJC (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).  Tuesday, February 14th: Atlanta, you have taken our collective breaths away. We can feel the love from Customers, our various hosts for this opening weekend, and... read more

Beauties on the Runway at Love

By: Olga Romero oromero

Feb 09 2012
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Not only is Southwest the best airline in the world, but we also fly the most beautiful people, too.  Southwest Airlines has partnered with Univision Television as the official airline of the “Nuestra Belleza Latina” beauty contest in Dallas.  The Dallas contestants will fly across the country to compete face-to-face with the participants from Phoenix, Chicago, Houston, and Miami.... read more

Alumni on Ice!

By: Maureen McDonald, Guest Blogger MMcdonald

Feb 08 2012
After a weekend blizzard covered downtown Denver with a blanket of fresh snow, the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park was buzzing on Monday night with Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation alumni and their families, who were celebrating the season at the “Alumni on Ice” event, which was sponsored by Southwest Airlines. The Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation helps emerging and recognized... read more

Evolve Cabin Passes the 6’6 Test!

By: Je'Mone Smith Je'Mone Smith

Jan 23 2012
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As a former professional football player, I was used to frequent travel on our team jet.  Now, I use Southwest as my own “team plane” in my weekly travels as a business professional. With all of my frequent travel on Southwest, I’ve had the privilege of taking advantage of many Rapid Rewards perks, including my A-List status, which allows me to have priority boarding and other great... read more

Broncos, and Sooners, and Mustangs, Oh My!

By: Bob Haster bhaster

Jan 12 2012
The Southwest Charter Department was busy again this year transporting football teams, alumni, and fans to college bowl games around the country.  We flew a total of 64 charter flights, with our busiest days on December 31 with 15 flights and January 3 with 17 flights! We flew three teams to their college bowls: Boise State to the MAACO Bowl in Las Vegas; OU to the Insight Bowl in Tempe, AZ... read more

Green Tuesday: Tips for a Green Holiday Season #4

By: Katherine Schultz kschultz

Dec 27 2011
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holidays, which amounts to 25 million tons of garbage! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season slowing down, it’s a great time to start thinking about reusing and recycling your holiday decorations.  Before throwing away your holiday items, try this:  Approximately 33... read more