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Michelle Agnew
If you would have asked me five years ago if I thought I’d ever work in the airline industry, I probably would have said no. That’s the beauty of this Company. The mix of talent, skill, and background is what makes Southwest Airlines so appealing; it’s almost difficult not to fit right in. When I began my Southwest career as an Intern, I knew that I had seriously stumbled upon something special. After my internship, I decided I wasn’t ready to leave, and was able to get hired on as a fulltime Employee. I began my journey in the Culture Activities Department where I gained a wealth of Company knowledge, focusing primarily on our internal Customers—our Employees! I’ve now been here for three years; to many Employees, I’m still considered a “newbie”! I now reside in the Communications Department as a Communication Specialist. As part of this integrated Team, I find myself working on a wide range of projects and responsibilities, including: public relations, media relations, internal communication, event planning, social media involvement, corporate social responsibility and Green efforts, along with continuing to stay involved in numerous Culture initiatives.
Fun Facts
Hobbies
Traveling with friends; Tennis; Kickball; Scrapbooking; Visiting my Family in Michigan and Maryland; Going out for dinner and drinks!
Family
Depending on which “home” I am visiting at the time, I have Family in three locations. I often travel back to my hometown State of Michigan to see my family. I frequent BWI to visit my parents in Annapolis, MD, and last but not least, my very close friends and great Coworkers are considered my Texas Family!
College
Central Michigan University
Favorite Travel Destinations
Key West, Florida
Your Favorite Southwest Story
Definitely the time when I was lucky enough to score a seat on the brand spankin’ new Illinois One, flying back to Dallas from the Chicago Message to the Field. Herb was walking up and down the aisle talking to everyone and mixing drinks in the back galley; a trip I’ll never forget!
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CONTEST ALERT: Get Your Boots On! Nominate a Military Family Today!
By: Michelle Agnew 
May 24 2012
As part of
the Boot Campaign’s “Country Throwdown Tour Contest,” Southwest
Airlines is strapping on
their boots to helpsend five military families on a VIP experience to
live like a rock star for a day!
Boot
Campaign, a military non-profit that donates
to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, has
partnered with ... read more
Live at 35: Coming to a Sky Near You
By: Michelle Agnew
Apr 02 2012
It’s not every day that you
experience a live concert in an airplane, let alone at 35,000 feet in the
air! As the Official Airline of Live In
The Vineyard, an event which pairs live music, food, and wine in the legendary Napa
Valley, we’re bringing a taste of this amazing event right to our
Customers. We’ve introduced the official
Live In The Vineyard-decaled Boeing 737 airplane into... read more
Denver Hoops It Up at the Southwest Court at Skyline Park
By: Michelle Agnew
Mar 19 2012
Surprise Inflight Concerts Return to the Skies!
By: Michelle Agnew
Mar 06 2012
Cheers! We’re excited
to announce that we’re continuing our partnership as the Official Airline
Sponsor of Live In The Vineyard—an amazing event that takes place
twice a year, marrying people’s access to recording artists, top tier wine
makers, and world-renowned chefs during an exclusive winner-only experience in
Napa Valley.
Sounds like
a great time, right? Well guess
what?!... read more
CONTEST ALERT: Venture to Vegas with Southwest Airlines!
By: Michelle Agnew
Jan 23 2012
Feeling lucky?! Dust off that suitcase; you have a chance to win a trip to Viva Las Vegas in celebration of our 30th Anniversary in Las Vegas!Southwest has been celebrating the SPIRIT of Las Vegas with travelers from across the country since 1982. We LUV the excitement that Vegas brings to our Customers, and you can certainly tell the difference in a flight heading to Vegas and a... read more
A Southwest Airlines Winter Wonderland
By: Michelle Agnew
Nov 30 2011
It’s the most
wonderful time of the year!
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Denver lies a Southwest
Airlines winter wonderland; from the holiday music to the bistro lights over
the ice, to the lighted holiday trees and the Southwest-painted Zamboni, the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park truly
embodies the SPIRIT of the holidays.
The above holiday tune rang throughout Skyline Park this
past... read more
Crossing Another Item Off Mat Kearney's Bucket List
By: Michelle Agnew
Oct 25 2011
Southwest Airlines Creates the Perfect Blend
By: Michelle Agnew
Oct 12 2011
Have you heard? Southwest Airlines is venturing into
the music, food, and wine business! Now, before you get too excited,
we’re not starting our own SWA band, or having chefs on our planes; we’ll stick
to what we know best. But we are the official airline sponsor of Live in
the Vineyard (LITV); a three-day event taking place twice a year in Napa
Valley. LITV consists of a... read more
Southwest Airlines Takes Flight on the Big Screen
By: Michelle Agnew
Sep 22 2011
Lights, camera, SWAction!
Southwest Airlines hits the big screen tomorrow as the major motion
picture Moneyball starring Brad Pitt,
Jonah Hill, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, debuts in theaters across the country. The film is based on the 2002 story of Oakland Athletic's general manager Billy Beane's successful
attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing
computer-... read more
It’s Time to Appreciate Moms!
By: Michelle Agnew
May 06 2011
At Southwest, we LUV to Own the Holidays,
and Mother’s Day is no exception! We’ll
show our appreciation to Moms joining us on Sunday, May 8, with a complimentary
adult beverage of their choice onboard the aircraft. Enjoy that hard earned cocktail, Mom, you
deserve it!
And for those Customers traveling
with us on Sunday who forgot to purchase their Mother’s Day card, we’ve got... read more
Recent Activity Luvs
Celebrating the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park: Just 4 Days Left to Lace Up Your Skates
By: Tami Door 
Jan 27 2011
This winter, Southwest Airlines teamed up with the Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP) to restore one of Denver’s favorite traditions by bringing back an outdoor ice rink to Downtown Denver. Tami Door serves as President and CEO of the DDP, and she shares with us her unique insight into the success of the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park in her blog post below.
Linda Rutherford,... read more
More Love for Love Field
By: Bob Montgomery 
May 08 2008
Only rarely in someone's career do they get a chance to be a part of something really big, something that will last. The new Dallas Love Field project that was proposed to the City this week is one of those opportunities. Fortunately, in my career I've gotten that opportunity many times. Just working here at Southwest day in and day out for over 30 years has been big and has been lasting. As... read more
