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bthomas
Author Since 2010

Brooks Thomas

Communications Specialist
Dallas, TX  | 

Born under a favorable sign (Gemini) in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I transplanted to Dallas for college and decided I was okay with the decision, so I stayed. Like the Blog Boy himself, Brian Lusk, I attended Southern Methodist University for journalism. I also worked for the radio station there. Unlike Mr. Lusk, I graduated in 2006, about 40 years after he did. In my former life, I was an aspiring news producer. Complete newscasts watched since I left: 4.

Fun Facts

Languages

English

Hobbies

Travel, music, sand volleyball, not falling off my bike

Family

I’m a loner, Dottie, a rebel – Peewee Herman

Pets

Ernie the Golden Retriever (R.I.P.), Gilmore the Yellow Lab (R.I.P.), Vern the cat (R.I.P.), Elmo the Box Turtle (R.I.P.) All died of natural causes.

High School

Lake Forest High School – Home of the Scouts

College

Southern Methodist University

Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, SMU Mustangs, Texas Rangers

Favorite Travel Destinations

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Your Favorite Southwest Story

Gotta pick two. I know that’s probably not allowed. LUV Classic 2010 and Haunted Headquarters 2010. The former is a golf tournament and the latter our huge Halloween party. In both cases, we selected winners through a picture contest on Twitter and I got to host them at each event. Very cool to bring guests into your own home and have them meet the family (Southwest family, of course). Since these are all people who are especially internet savvy, I imagine at some point they’ll come across this message.

Recent Activity:

Recent Activity Posts

SWA Stew: Episode 9

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Apr 08 2011
We take a break from our usual format to address Flight 812 and Southwest's dedication to Safety. read more

Southwest Airlines Unlocks the Key to Time Travel…and it’s Groovy, Baby!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Apr 01 2011
Innovation and hard work have hatched a breakthrough here at Southwest Airlines.  One of our lead aviation technicians determined it was possible to disrupt the laws of physics, through extensive research and dedication.  In short, we have discovered time travel.  Scientist Reginald Aloysius McGillicutty has been secretly working in an undersea hangar for nearly twenty years.... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 7

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 25 2011
I'm back making a fool outta myself in the seventh edition of the SWA Stew. Yes, they keep bringing me back. I get to talk your ears off about Newark, Dude Perfect, Mary Bigham, AirTran, and much, much more. read more

Gowalla and Southwest Hit the Streets of Austin

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 09 2011
Perfect harmony would be the words used if I actually land everywhere I intend to go during my visit to Austin for SXSWi.  SXSWi is one of the biggest interactive events in the nation, a place where tech geeks converge to talk shop and let loose. I have never been, and the more likely scenario is that I end up confused and out of luck more than once, a victim of my own lack of... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 4.5

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Feb 25 2011
Going green (in more ways than one), flashing back, and praising a young artist. These stories and your usual follies, in the latest SWA Stew. Can you tell I edited this? Talk about second-rate. Everyone who wants Caleb to show me his tips and tricks, speak! The harder you clap, the more likely it is to happen (like bringing a Care Bear back to life). read more

Navigating the Storm: A Captain's Blog

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Feb 04 2011
This picture is of Dallas-Love Field, as seen from our deck at Headquarters on Friday morning, February 4, 2011.Our new Blog Team covers many areas of Southwest Airlines, including the areas hit hard by recent winter storms. We thought it would be interesting to share with you a Captain's Blog from the people who experienced it first-hand. Transmission from Capt. Joe Gautille, Feb. 1 at 1034... read more

Southwest.com - Not Just For Booking Tickets

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Feb 02 2011
As the nation's third major winter storm system affects airports throughout the U.S., we wanted to remind travelers that utilizing our online channels is the fastest way to ensure a smooth traveling process.On southwest.com or through our mobile app (on Apple, Android and Blackberry), passengers can check in to a flight, see weather alerts and check flight status.  If the ticket was booked... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 1

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jan 28 2011
Want to know what the Top 5 most viewed blogs of the week were on Nuts About Southwest? Well, wait no longer. Here they are! Every week, a member of the Blog Team will present the stories you're most interested in. Fools will be made, in the process. read more

Are We Crazy? No, Just Even More Nuts!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jan 21 2011
Come Monday, don’t be confused.  Nuts About Southwest is getting a facelift. Monday – 7:37a.m. Central Standard Time.  Coincidence?  I think not. Let's get our upcoming downtime issues out of the way first – our precious blog (and my livelihood) won’t be operable this weekend, due to the upgrade. The blog will return - you guessed it - at 7:37a.m. CST on Monday.  Have I said that enough? We've... read more

Reliving "The 12 Days of LUV"

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jan 03 2011
The holidays are technically over, but that doesn't mean we can't relive some of the magic. Before Christmas, we brought back our 12 Days of LUV contest on Twitter.  Each day, we asked people to Tweet us a different Southwest-themed holiday picture. The pictures below are the people who impressed the judges most and were crowned the winner of their respective contest day. I hope you'll enjoy... read more