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Danielle Karstens

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Saving the Day in L.A.

Apr 24 2013
James Clapé, Administrative Supervisor of Customer Service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is known for going the extra mile—both figuratively and literally. Throughout his 17-year career at Southwest Airlines, he has saved the day for many Customers, even when it meant dashing across the airport in record time to get a wedding dress to a bride-to-be preparing to board an... read more

“Flat Pat” Visits for St. Patty’s FUN

Apr 04 2013
Leprechauns are known for their mischievous pranks, but one with a Fun-LUVing Attitude joined the ranks at Southwest and AirTran during St. Patrick’s Day weekend! From working hard to playing hard, our “Flat Pat” had a memorable time exploring the ins and outs of the airline business. Check out these photos from some of his favorite adventures!Chicago Midway Provisioning Agents Latoya Williams... read more

A Houston Warrior

Mar 28 2013
When Steve Langhart, Southwest Cargo Customer Service Manager, describes Houston Hobby (HOU) Ramp Agent Tan Nguyen, the first word he uses is Warrior. The description is well deserved, in both his personal and professional life. Tan was born in Vietnam and was drafted into the South Vietnamese Air Force as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. After seven years of service, Tan was captured and... read more

From Small Town to SWA

Aug 29 2012
Starting a new job often invokes mixed feelings of excitement and intimidation. At Southwest, though, we’re known for making everyone feel like an important part of the Team from day one. At the Nashville International Airport (BNA), our new Employees quickly find a friend and mentor upon meeting Operations Supervisor McQuiddy Bragg. Since 2001, McQuiddy has served as a BNA Station Training... read more

A Little Mother's Day Pre-Planning

May 10 2012
April showers brought us May flowers—just in time for Mother’s Day! At Southwest, we LUV moms, and we want to make them feel extra special during Mother’s Day weekend. To accomplish this, our Flight Attendants will pass out Avanti greeting cards while supplies last on Friday, May 11; and the lucky moms flying on Sunday, May 13 will be treated to a free cocktail onboard our aircraft!Or, be the “... read more

A Shining Star in the Spokane Baggage Service Office

May 07 2012
First comes the desperate searching. In the moment you realize you’re missing a ring, a cell phone, or something else, there’s always a glimmer of hope that maybe you just forgot where you last placed it. Then comes the uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach—it’s lost. At Southwest Airlines, we’re dedicated to providing our Customers with the highest quality of Customer Service, which is a... read more