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[CONTEST ALERT] Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 09 2012
Some people have a burning desire to do drastic things; to throw caution to the wind and maybe join the circus. Others have a fiery passion for thrill-seeking. Others still are content to simply read about heroic feats. You won't catch me on a trapeze, nor will I don a flying suit.  I'm not much of a reader, either.  I'm somewhere in the middle. But I'm a fan of literal interpretation.... 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

Above 30,000 Ft., We're Reading Across America!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Mar 02 2012
There once was a plane that was canyon blue. To 73 cities it flew and it flew. For a lucky bunch boarding, there was a treat. On Saturday, a Lorax, they all would meet! But that's not all that Southwest had planned. There'd be reading for all--we are taking a stand! On many of these flights, our dear Crew decreed, "Gather 'round kids, a children's book we will... read more

Flash Forward: Encore—Our First 737-800 Takes to the Air

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Feb 29 2012
We had originally planned to end this series with the post about the Boeing celebration party, but I just had to share these photos from Boeing of the first flight of our new 737-800.  An airplane’s first flight is one of the most significant events in its history, much more than its completion date.  In the case of N8301J, it came alive with its first flight (a Boeing test flight) on... read more

Flash Forward—Part 8: It’s Finished—Almost: The Continued Progress of Our First 737-800

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Feb 27 2012
At the end of our last installment, our first Boeing 737-800 was being towed into the paint shop.  As this batch of photos from some of our folks who travelled to Renton shows, the painting process is complete.   Like most everything we do, a celebration was in order to show off our latest “baby,” and several of our top Leaders were there for the unveiling.  And like so many of... read more

SCHEDULE EXTENDED—NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2012!

By: Bill Owen bowen

Jan 22 2012
Today, we put out the Southwest and AirTran schedules for sale from August 12 through September 28, 2012.  And if you thought some of the previous schedule changes I’ve walked you guys through have been complex…stand by for a NEW standard of complexity!  Conversion, network harmonization, market changes, and a smaller schedule design that reflects the normal Customer demand changes... read more

Engaged in the Sky

By: Verity Kugelmann vkugelmann

Jan 24 2012
April Young met her fiancé, Papus Keitas, when April was a nursing student and Papus was a medical student.  They met while studying at the same bookstore, and developed a friendship that turned into a romance.  When April left for a three-month mission trip to Honduras, Papus began to plan his proposal.  April’s return flight from Honduras flew into Houston, and Papus... read more

What Causes Turbulence?

By: Kari Kennedy kkennedy

Jan 16 2012
If you’ve read a couple of my posts over time, you know that I have a geek-like interest in weather.   In fact, as I write this blog post, we’re in the middle of strong enough bumps that the water in my bottle is sloshing around considerably.  Our Pilot is doing a great job of doing what he can to minimize the impact while our Flight Attendants and Customers are safely strapped in... read more

Pilots Deliver the LUV to RMHC

By: Paul Flaningan pflaningan

Jan 05 2012
2012 is only a few days old, but already our Pilots are showing their Servant's Hearts in a big way. At a news conference in front of Southwest Headquarters earlier this week, the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association handed over the keys to three, shiny new vans to the Ronald McDonald House. Last year, SWAPA held fundraising events across the system, raising more than $104,000 for the Ronald... read more

Green Tuesday: Tips for a Green Holiday Season #4

By: Katherine Schultz kschultz

Dec 27 2011
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holidays, which amounts to 25 million tons of garbage! With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season slowing down, it’s a great time to start thinking about reusing and recycling your holiday decorations.  Before throwing away your holiday items, try this:  Approximately 33... read more