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Ana Schwager
It was the 24th of February, 1995 that I began my journey with the LUV airline. Sixteen years and several departments (including Reservations, Marketing and Communications), I’m now grounded on our Community Affairs & Grassroots Team. I’m charged with building strategic relationships with nonprofit, business, and political organizations to positively impact the diverse communities Southwest serves. Yep, I know what you are thinking…..it’s a pretty cool gig! I’m also an alumni of the Corporate Culture Committee and of course, enjoy sharing my thoughts via blogsouthwest.com
Fun Facts
Languages
English - Southern Style, ya’ll!
Hobbies
Travel, Music….especially 80’s and country, Shopping at TJMaxx, Cupcake Connoisseur, Karaoke –especially in South Korea!
Family
Mom. Grandma. Brother. Sister. That’s about it.
Pets
No pets would survive in my home as I’m always on a LUV jet headed somewhere. But, I think they are cute!
High School
CHS…no, not Charleston, SC. That would be Conway High School – go Wampus Cats!
College
University of Central Arkansas
Favorite Travel Destinations
Ireland, Lake George, NY and any small cute town in America!
Your Favorite Southwest Story
Oh, so many to choose from, but I’d have to say my absolute favorite would be hanging out at SuperBowl XLI on 2.4.07 with Herb Kelleher and Brach Crider. Most of you don’t know Brach Crider, but I’m sure you have heard of Herb. If you remember back to that day it rained the entire game…except when Prince performed the half time show. I didn’t even care that it rained all day….I had my poncho and was hangin’ with Herb! What a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget!
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Words & Songs: An Evening to Remember in Music City
By: Ana Schwager 
Jun 12 2012
Nashville or Bust: Maddie's Journey to Music City
By: Ana Schwager
Jun 07 2012
It was a typical Monday in the office—emails, conference calls, reports—until I answered the phone and learned about Maddie’s story. On the other end of the line, Oklahoma Center Support Leader Leslie Harris shared the story of a little girl, Maddison “Maddie” Murphy, a young singer/songwriter who dreamed of going to Nashville, guitar in tow, to share her music on the same streets... read more
Wings of Women: Honoring Female Aviators
By: Ana Schwager
Mar 26 2012
Amelia
Earhart once said, “Adventure is worthwhile in itself." What an
adventure I experienced when I attended the National Aviation Hall of
Fame (NAHF) Enshrinement Weekend in Dayton, OH.The
first step of this journey landed me right in the middle of the Wings of Women
(WOW) Conference, sponsored by the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, WOW gives... read more
Tying One on for Our House
By: Ana Schwager
Dec 28 2011
The giving season was in full
swing as Little Rock-based Our House celebrated its 5th Annual Tie
One On event. Over 400 Business and Community Leaders gathered for
an evening of food, music, and bidding on the many fabulous aprons designed by
local Arkansas artists. This event was designed to raise money for Our
House, a non-profit organization that provides the working... read more
Celebrating 30 Years of Successful Kids
By: Ana Schwager
Aug 24 2011
“Always give back—find a way to help others” are the simple yet
powerful words that Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl has always remembered since
first hearing them from
his former University of North Carolina Basketball Coach Dean Smith in the
early ‘70s. Yes, Coach Karl has
1,036 wins and 75 career playoff series under his belt, but just as important
as these wins are the “give back”... read more
Celebrating Women: A Village of Hope
By: Ana Schwager
Aug 04 2011
Tyreia, Tracey, and Monica are
three inspiring young women who have overcome so much tragedy and instability
in their short lives. They were brave enough to share their unimaginable
stories at the Celebrating Women Event on a beautiful evening on the
Dearborn Heights, Michigan campus of Vista Maria. Born to a mother who
didn’t want a child, a pistol held to her head at three,... read more
Big Chef, Little Chef
By: Ana Schwager
Jul 19 2011
In my travels to Charleston over
the past few months, I’ve learned about the many wonderful things The Holy City
has to offer—amazing history, fabulous shopping, beautiful beaches, world-class
golf courses, and a thriving restaurant scene with some of the best Chefs in
the southeast. In fact, many of them have received the prestigious James
Beard Foundation's award for Best Chef Southeast.... read more
This One Takes the Cake!
By: Ana Schwager
May 05 2011
People! It’s the People who make this such a
wonderful Company. I’d like to introduce you to two of my new
favorite People—Phoenix based Flight Attendants Jaycee and Terry. It was Saturday, April 2 when I knew my birthday/vacation week was off to a
great start when I was able to secure the one coveted 4th Jumpseat
(the seat for only Employees in the back with... read more
Rockin' Music City for 25 Years: Southwest Airlines celebrates Nashville
By: Ana Schwager
Mar 18 2011
It was 25 years ago today
that the first Southwest Airlines jet took off from Nashville. I
wasn’t around on that first day back in March 1986, but I bet in addition to
boarding some fabulous Customers, we also flew one or two guitars on that
day—it is, after all, Music City.
A lot has happened in the
last 25 years—we’ve
gone from eight daily departures to two nonstop... read more
Charleston: Ready or Not, Here We Come!
By: Ana Schwager
Mar 11 2011
After a lot of planning, hard work,
and FUN we are finally ready to bring Southwest to Charleston, South Carolina!
We’ve got some great activities lined up to celebrate this new relationship and
we can’t wait to show the Lowcountry some LUV this
weekend.
In fact, we
started the celebration last night with about 350 Community Leaders who
gathered at the Francis Marion Hotel for the Charleston... read more
Latest LUV Mail
From: Cynthia Moynihan
Tampa,Florida
An Act of Kindness
May 20 2013
Going to an airport and getting on a plane and traveling to
unfamiliar territory takes on a whole new meaning when one...
An Act of Kindness