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swabikedude

swabikedude

Chicago Heights, IL  |  Member Since 2009

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Orlando!

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Hawaii - I would love to visit!

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Charlie's Wish

By: Pete Chiampas pchampias

Aug 18 2011
I have worked for Southwest Airlines for about five and a half years and this was one of the best days of my career. When I was asked to help participate in a special project with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, I was thrilled.  As the weeks neared for their visit, we received information about our guest. Charlie was from the San Francisco area and loved anything to do with transportation. He... read more

And Then, I Won a Trip to Denver

By: Mark Rodriguez, Guest Blogger mrodriguez

Jun 03 2011
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It was late one Wednesday afternoon, while browsing Twitter, when I noticed a tweet from Southwest Airlines regarding a chance to win a trip to Denver.  I immediately had to investigate, and my excitement grew when I noticed that the entry to the contest was a video.  My passion has always been making and editing video and motion graphics.  I quickly came up with an idea, and... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 11

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jun 03 2011
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Going retro back to 1971 (but not like our April Fool's video), honoring our fallen heroes, spreading Southwest magic, and much more.  It's the 11th creation of the SWA Stew!  The usual peanut gallery, of course, makes it into the background.  Oh, and I didn't make fun of Caleb this week. SWA Stew: Sure to make a fool out of me and you (but mostly me). Link LUV:  ... read more

Flashback Fridays: Atlanta Before AirTran

By: Brian Lusk blusk

May 06 2011
  During the 40 years that Southwest Airlines has been flying, perhaps no airport terminal built during that time has transformed its airport like the current Atlanta terminal.  I base that statement because the current Atlanta terminal is based on connecting passengers, which isn’t surprising when you consider that the hub and spoke concept was born in Atlanta during the 1970s. ... read more

It’s Time to Appreciate Moms!

By: Michelle Agnew magnew

May 06 2011
At Southwest, we LUV to Own the Holidays, and Mother’s Day is no exception!  We’ll show our appreciation to Moms joining us on Sunday, May 8, with a complimentary adult beverage of their choice onboard the aircraft.  Enjoy that hard earned cocktail, Mom, you deserve it!   And for those Customers traveling with us on Sunday who forgot to purchase their Mother’s Day card, we’ve got... read more

What’s Up, Porches!

By: Whitney Eichinger weichinger

May 11 2011
If you’re out and about in either Denver or New York City, you’ll see our Southwest Porches up and running.  This week we are hosting opening celebrations in both locations.  In New York, we are celebrating a couple of new things this season.  Our fabulous food partner, ‘wichcraft, created a fresh new menu for the Porch and they added in a weekly cookout.  We tested it out... read more

Start Spreading The News: More Service to Newark & New York

By: Olga Romero oromero

Jun 03 2011
I want it all: the city, the lights, the clothes, the people, the food, and the nightlife. And now, it’s easier than ever.  Beginning Sunday, June 5, Southwest will offer more service to Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey, with three daily nonstops between EWR and  Baltimore/Washington, three daily nonstops between EWR and Denver, two daily nonstops between EWR and Houston... read more

40 Years in 40 Days: Class of 2009

By: Timothy O'Keefe tokeefe

May 11 2011
One of my favorite things about Southwest Airlines is our way of celebrating an occasion.  As my new coworkers from AirTran found out last week, Southwest Airlines does not get into something without making a mark. My most memorable occasion so far comes from my beginning with Southwest Airlines at the station opening in Minneapolis/St. Paul in 2009.I was hired as a Customer Service Agent,... read more

A Change of "Planes"

By: Jonathon Nield jnield

Apr 07 2011
When I was first hired by Southwest Airlines back in September of 2009, I was told to prepare for the “Flight of your Life." They weren’t joking.  I realized, as I was coming up with a title for this post, how far that metaphor really runs, in light of the many career paths our people take here. Sometimes that “Flight of Your Life” has  a “change of planes” to get a person to their... read more

Southwest.com Takes Top Honors

By: Kelly Shoenfelt kshoenfelt

Apr 08 2011
Have you ever built a custom home?  I certainly haven’t.  It seems so foreign to me to have to pick out what color grout will best match my tile and which side of my door the door handle should go on.  Where do I want my light fixtures or electrical outlets?  I’m not sure—I just want to know they are there and are usable.  In my experience, I prefer to buy and move into a... read more