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SWA Stew: Episode 40

Mar 10 2012
In this 40th edition of the SWA Stew, we're talking about our Medical Transportation Grant Program, the beautiful Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, and Happy Jack!   read more

Our Make-A-Wish Trip: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due

Mar 12 2012
My family just enjoyed an amazing week at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Universal Studios thanks to the collaboration of several amazing organizations.  Our trip was entirely organized by and paid for by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  After I applied for Lauren’s Wish, they interviewed her, surprised her with gifts, and then agreed to send her... read more

A New Home for our San Antonio CS&S Center

Mar 08 2012
I’m delighted to share with you that this coming spring, our hardworking Employees at our San Antonio Customer Support and Services (CS&S) Center will be relocating within San Antonio to a new location at I-35 and O’Connor.  Our existing San Antonio CS&S Center (SC) has a unique design which does not allow many options for flexible use of the space nor for expanding our operations.... read more

Flash Forward—Part Six: Sky Interior Installation on Our First 737-800

Feb 20 2012
I hope you are looking forward to these packets of photos from our friends at Boeing as much as I am.  Aside from the larger cabin and revised galleys, the most anticipated difference between the 737-800 and our existing airplanes might be the Sky Interior that was first developed for the 787.    If you’ve ever wondered what the backside of those wall panels in a cabin look like... read more

Study: Southwest is America's Most Desired Brand!

Feb 17 2012
I was pleased to discover yesterday that Southwest Airlines has taken top honors as "most desired brand" in a recent study, published today in Forbes Magazine.The study, put out by a neuromarketing firm named "Buyology," is rather unique, in that it uses a technique called "latency response" to garner results.  The method, in essence, makes the subject choose quickly before conscious thought... read more

Bringing in The New Year With a Splash

Jan 03 2012
Nothing prepares you for the cold rush that takes your breath away.  Your limbs contract and pure survival mode kicks in to get you out of the freezing water.  The problem is, the air is even colder. And that’s how I started out my New Year this year, at an ice dive just outside Minneapolis.  Let me just start out by saying that by nature, I’m a lizard.  Heat makes me happy.... read more

Going Green: Make Your New Year’s Resolution Around "The Three R’s"

Jan 03 2012
Do you ever find yourself sifting through a pile of paper at your desk looking for your meeting notes and those few to-do items? Or, have you mistakenly throw away that action item for this week’s deadline? This has certainly happened to me (d'oh!), so I decided to try something new. I picked up a small, magnetic dry erase board from Urban Outfitters for about $10 for my work station. It’s a... read more

Watching Over Us

Dec 26 2011
The following is a fictional story I wrote to give our Customers a better idea how the great People in Dispatch watch over our planes. The lady in the seat next to me is pale.  Her hand is shaky as she reaches over to grasp my wrist as the bumps jostle us and the Flight Attendants take their seats to ride it out.  I peek out the window to see the Rocky Mountains ahead of us.... read more

Green Tuesday: Tips for a Green Holiday Season #4

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

Going Green: Tips for a Green Holiday Season #3—Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Dec 20 2011
Dean Martin’s “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” might be a popular holiday song in some states; unfortunately for the majority of the U.S., it’s a reality. During the holidays, heating costs can become overwhelming. Don’t get stuck in the cold!  Here are some energy efficient tips to stay warm while saving money!  Get rid of electric blankets—try using a Micro Plush or Micro Fleece. Prices... read more