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Meteorology Monday: April 2 - April 8

By: Brian Collins bcollins

Apr 02 2012
As we move into April, there’s definitely a spring-like feel to the weather pattern, as there will be plenty of thunderstorms around this week, especially in the central & southern Plains, Midwest, and the Southeast.  We’re also in that time of year when some of the storms will likely be severe, with potential for large hail and damaging winds.  There’s also some actual winter-like... read more

Eating Healthy on the Go: Part One

By: Holly Hansen hhansen

Mar 07 2012
Did You know March is National Nutrition Month? Eating Healthy on the Go is a March series to help highlight healthy choices while you're traveling, brought to you by a variety of our great Southwest Crew Members! Eating lean, green, and clean is a goal of mine even while traveling for a living as a Flight Attendant for SWA!  With a little hard work and planning ahead, it can definitely... read more

We Officially Own a 737-800!

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Mar 08 2012
A lot of you have been wondering about the status of our first 737-800 since it took its initial flight back on February 23.  Well, today, we took delivery of our brand new aircraft in Seattle.  However, don’t look for it at one of our airports right away because the hard work isn’t done yet, and over the next few weeks, the airplane has a very busy schedule:   The plane... read more

An Air Force Pilot's Nod to Southwest Airlines

By: Jeremy Hunt jhunt

Mar 07 2012
Since we were young, my twin brother Richard and I have always been fascinated by airplanes and aviation.  We were those kids who would get smacked in the head with a ball during an outdoor game of basketball because we were too busy observing the planes flying over head.  Fast forward many years and my twin and I can’t seem to shake the aviation bug.Working for Southwest Airlines is... read more

Whoomp, There it is: The Southwest Courts at Skyline Park

By: Chris Mainz cmainz

Mar 02 2012
We’ve made no bones about it—Southwest Airlines LUVs Denver!  Since starting service to the Mile High City in January 2006, we’ve made it our mission to be an active part of Denver’s vibrant community.  You’ve seen it with the Southwest Porch at Skyline Park, the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park, free Pedi-Cab rides throughout downtown, and a whole host of sponsorships and community... read more

Who's Down With SOC? Yeah, You Know Me!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 01 2012
Today’s an enormously significant day in Southwest history, though not for reasons seen by the naked eye.  Southwest and AirTran have received approval by the Federal Aviation Administration for a Single Operating Certificate—a key milestone in the integration of the two airlines. So what is a Single Operating Certificate (SOC)?  Put in the simplest terms, it’s a highly-coveted... read more

Thank Goodness for Heart Heroes!

By: Jan Hall jhall

Feb 29 2012
Have you ever thought about how it might feel to save someone’s life?  Our Tampa Station Employees, Richard Derby, Mark Lovell, Chris Scangarello, and Nui Ahquin did just that!  They saved the life of fellow Employee, Jim Odgers. Jim just ended a light-hearted phone conversation with his wife, Barb.  His last words before hanging up the phone were “I’ll see you later!”  A... read more

Best of Flashback Fridays: Origins of the Boeing 737, Part Two

By: Sandy Nelson snelson

May 10 2013
The subtitle for this week’s “Best of” post is “The 737-200 Advanced and Some Oddities”   The first time this was published on February 24, 2012, I remember being fascinated by an odd aircraft feature that I had not heard of before: the “Vortex Dissipator.”  Considering that this has to do with making landings on gravel runways possible, I couldn’t help thinking that Brian... read more

LUVing Life in Cleveland, 20 Years Later

By: Valerie Gaitan vgaitan

Feb 08 2012
I remember when I interviewed for a position here at Southwest right after Midway Airlines went out of business.  One of the first interview questions was, “What do you do when you are driving down the street and your favorite song comes on the radio?”  At first I thought, why the heck are they asking me this?  But I rolled with it and answered, “Turn it up and sing along.”  I... read more

Flash Forward: The Continued Progress of Our First 737-800

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Feb 03 2012
In our last installment, the fuselage of our first 737-800 was being loaded on a rail car for the journey from Wichita to the Boeing assembly plant in Renton, Washington.  Thanks to these great photos from our friends at Boeing, we can check in on the progress of what will become N8301J.  Fellow avgeeks will note that the -800s carry a four-digit N-number, which is a departure from our... read more