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Amy Thornton

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Rampin' it up in Kansas City!

Jan 24 2013
When Kim Shorter first sat down to eat lunch at Southwest, she could have sworn she’d stepped into a time machine back into the days of recess and Jell-O packs. “Everyone asks each other, ‘What are you eating? Do you want to swap?’ and exclaims, ‘You have to try this!’ It’s like elementary school again,” said Kim. Those same Coworkers who swap lunches and food opinions are also the ones who... read more

A Team Player in Tampa

Nov 28 2012
Our television advertisements have always been known to incite laughter, provide quotable lines, and, of course, encourage America to fly on the LUV airline. But for Franky Van De Marimba, they inspired even more than chuckles and a ticket purchase. When Franky sat in front of the TV and watched Southwest ads flash across the screen, he started to realize how well he would fit with the smiling... read more

Airline Aficionado Shares His Warrior Spirit in Kansas City

Jun 25 2012
It would be an understatement to say that Stan Selix had some airline experience before starting with Southwest. He was a Station Manager with an airline consulting firm in Orlando, owned and operated his own airfreight forwarding business in Kansas City, and worked for a scheduled charter airline in Philadelphia. Stan made his way to SWA after a loyal Customer from his airfreight business, who... read more

Our Timeless Superhero in San Diego

May 29 2012
While our witty advertisements and low fares have helped set us apart from the other guys for 41 years, Customers always tell us that our Employees are the reason that Southwest consistently wins the hearts of America. Whether it’s a bright smile in a tough situation or relentless attention to Customer needs, our Employees certainly set the bar for Positively Outrageous Customer Service!If you’re... read more