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rmatthews
Author Since 2011

Rich Matthews

Multimedia Manager

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Flying "Home" to San Juan

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Apr 16 2013
Sunday was a milestone day for Southwest when, for the first time ever, the Company expanded our route map to a destination beyond the “lower 48” with our historic inaugural flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Local dignitaries, Customers, media, and Employees alike enjoyed first-flight festivities where the warm and friendly personalities of Southwest Airlines and the Puerto Rican people... read more

Adams Golfers Putt at 35,000 Ft.

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Mar 29 2013
The strangest putting contest you'll ever see, conducted at 35,000 ft.  Aaron Baddeley and Kenny Perry duked it out.  Watch the video to see whose short game prevailed. read more

Southwest Pilots Work the Ramp in Denver!

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Oct 16 2012
Pilots and Ramp Agents work closely together every day, every flight...  But they rarely have the opportunity to literally work together, side-by-side.  Recently in Denver, Southwest Pilots climbed out of the cockpit and down to the ramp so they could learn about another side of our operation.  read more

"The Ticket" Takes Headquarters

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Jul 18 2012
Finding your muse is usually associated with writer's block, or some other state of lethargy in the creative process.  When "The Musers" from 1310 The Ticket show up at your work place, there's no shortage of creativity. And instead of finding your muse, you find yourself wondering, "Are these guys ever gonna leave?" But seriously, what went down Wednesday at Dallas Headquarters... read more

A Father's Love

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Jun 15 2012
"We all love our Fathers," says First Officer Eric Null, and in this Family business a lot of us are following in our fathers’ footsteps…  Here is a special video on Fathers day that shows just how much influence our parents have on us, and hopefully serves as a reminder to reach out - not just on Father’s day or Mothers day, but every day - to let them know we love them…After watching the... read more

Kidd's Kids Sendoff: Candid Camera

By: Rich Matthews rmatthews

Nov 18 2011
Another job well done at Southwest Headquarters to entertain more than 40 children and their families, before boarding a flight bound for the Magic Kingdom. This video highlights most of the action. read more