Member
Paul Thompson
Husband, father, photographer, traveler and aviation geek. Proud to be a 2nd generation SWA Employee! On Twitter, y'all know me as @FlyingPhotog
Fun Facts
Favorite Southwest Moment
Taking part in the ECP station opening! I rode in the cockpit as we left DAL, which was incredible. We received such a great welcoming when we arrived. It was a proud moment to see how SWA people from so many departments collaborate to make something like that happen.
Favorite Travel Destinations
St Maarten
Places I wish southwest would fly
Hawaii, Alaska, St Maarten, US Virgin Islands
- Been there
- Southwest Destinations
Recent Activity Luvs
DAL: A Day at Love Field
Dec 07 2011
"I Just Wanted to Thank You" - A Note From My Flight Attendant
By: Wayne Elsey, Guest Blogger 
Dec 12 2011
Sometimes being the CEO of an organization is inspiring and rewarding, but sometimes you find yourself in the wrong headspace and it quickly becomes stressful and overwhelming. Today started off as one of those days for me. After getting word late last week that a very close friend of mine had been unexpectedly hospitalized, I immediately canceled all of my weekend appointments and... read more
Southwest Airlines Will Become Launch Customer for the New Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
By: Brooks Thomas 
Dec 13 2011
150 Firm Orders for the Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Complements Southwest's Fleet Modernization Plan;
First Deliveries of New 737 MAX Aircraft Scheduled for 2017 DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2011 – Southwest Airlines is once again leading the industry by teaming up with its
longtime partner to become the launch Customer of Boeing's new 737 MAX aircraft. Southwest is the
first Customer to place firm orders... read more
Let The Good Times Roll
By: Brooke Rodriguez 
Sep 06 2011
Shake, shake, shake! Shake, shake, shake! Shake your YAHTZEE
dice cup!
That’s not exactly how the song goes, but it still makes you
want to shake, right? It has been more
than one month since the kickoff of "YAHTZEE: Southwest Airlines Rapid
Rewards Style," and the program is on a roll!
The Let ‘Em Fly and Win promotion runs through September 30, 2011, and includes a prize... read more
LUVapalooza: One Rockin' Tour
By: Selia Holder 
Sep 08 2011
Keeping the Culture alive is on the minds of many during any integration or merger of two Companies. Are both companies' employees going to jive? For the Culture Services Team at Southwest
Airlines, this particular topic is not only our passion, but our full-time jobs! Our Team was given the opportunity to be a part of the One LUV Tour, alongside other
various Southwest... read more
Yo, D.J., Bring That Back! [Contest Alert]
By: Brooks Thomas
Sep 12 2011
Autumn 1989 Baseball cap with awkward crease in the middle of the bill? Check. Train sweatshirt with collared polo, fit for a tiny human? Check. Southpaw baseball glove (I'm a righty now) ready to go? Check. First day of school? In the books. Exposure to music: limited to car radio, but I do remember "Maneater" from the very early stages of my life. Summer 1996 Bob Dylan and... read more
A Change of "Planes"
By: Jonathon Nield 
Apr 07 2011
When I was
first hired by Southwest Airlines back in September of 2009, I was told to
prepare for the “Flight of your Life." They weren’t joking. I realized, as I
was coming up with a title for this post, how far that metaphor really runs, in light of the many career paths our
people take here. Sometimes that “Flight of Your Life” has a “change of planes” to get a person to their... read more
Rockin’ the Skies of Music City for 25 Years
By: Ashley Dillon 
Mar 25 2011
Southwest Airlines is proud
to celebrate 25 years of service at Nashville International Airport and of
course, to celebrate, we’re throwing an awesome party! Today, national radio
and television personality, Storme Warren emceed an event at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. There was FUN for the whole family at
Nashville’s “birthday party” including free soft drinks, hotdogs, ice cream,
and cupcakes... read more
Southwest Cargo Takes Top Honors for Excellence in Air Cargo Service
By: Wally Devereaux, Director of Cargo Sales & Marketing 
Mar 28 2011
Southwest Airlines was recognized for excellence in air cargo service this past week at the AirCargo 2011 Conference held in San Diego, CA, which is the largest annual industry conference held in the United States and is attended by freight forwarders and couriers from across the country. We were honored to receive two very prestigious awards related to excellence in air cargo. ... read more
What's Cooler Than Being Cool? An Ice Machine
By: David E Weck 
Mar 31 2011
We all have things about our jobs that we dread each
day. For most of us, there is a glimmer
of hope that enables us to tolerate where we work. Here at Southwest Airlines, they not only treat us well, but we come to work each day looking forward to the special
family-oriented environment. I remember coming in for the first day here
at the Customer Service and Support center in... read more
