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Debra Benton

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Giving from the Heart Makes a Positive Difference in our Communities

Apr 23 2013
Whether fighting fires, serving meals to the homeless, or rebuilding homes, our Employees are lending hands to make a positive difference. They battle in court on behalf of abuse victims unable to defend themselves; provide relief for the homeless; food for the hungry; comfort for the abandoned; and love to the abused.  But, most of all, they give hope.Once a year, Southwest takes the time... read more

Sharing our Spirit: Gary Kelly and Southwest Airlines Honored by B'nai B'rith

Jul 06 2010
Recently,  B’nai B’rith honored Southwest Airlines and our Chairman, President, and CEO, Gary Kelly with their annual Distinguished Achievement Award recognizing our commitment to industry innovation, community service, diversity education, and philanthropic leadership.  B’nai B’rith, a humanitarian organization founded in 1843, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people... read more

Share the Spirit

Dec 22 2009
Everyone knows how the People of Southwest LUV our Customers and take great care of them on the planes, in the airport, and on the telephone.  What you might not know, but would expect, is that same care and love extends beyond our Customers to our Communities.  We hire People who care, so it stands to reason that they would also want to help the communities where they live and work.  At... read more

Volunteers of LUV

May 29 2008
A recent Monday was the kind of day that reminds you of the good in the world and the kind of people that Southwest Airlines hires.  We held our second annual “Volunteers of LUV” ceremony where we honored 23 of our fellow Employees for the amazing work that they do in their communities by adding their names to our wall honoring volunteers.  These people personify the saying, “Never... read more