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Receiving the -800 With LUV

By: Ally Harrington aharrington

May 02 2012
It's a big deal when you get something new.   A new haircut, a new car, all milestones.  But WOW, we got a brand new plane! In my short fifteen years with the Company, I've seen some changes over the years, but this change is something special. This red belly plane is a little different from the norm (and a lot different in size). When I first saw it pulling in, I was so proud.... read more

Storm’s Aftermath Produces Servants’ Hearts

By: Julie Meador jmeador

May 03 2012
Southwest Airlines Employees are renowned for having Servants’ Hearts, but never have I seen this more evident than last month.  Less than 48 hours after tornadoes ripped through Royse City, Texas, a “band of brothers” from Dallas Maintenance (DMX) came together to help one of their own.  On April 3, SWA DMX Employee John Wenck’s home was destroyed by one of the many tornadoes that... read more

Did You Know? It's National Park Week

By: Dave French, SVP Marketing & Communications, National Parks Foundation dfrench

Apr 26 2012
That’s right!  Earth Day and National Park Week (April 21–April 29) coincide every year and give travelers and outdoor enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get outside and experience the greatest treasures our nation has to offer.Here are a few other things you may not have known:Did you know that National Park Week is FREE?  That’s correct, admission fees at all of... read more

Flashback Fridays: Farewell to the Old San Antonio Center Building

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Apr 20 2012
Since we will be changing locations for our San Antonio Customer Support and Services (CS&S—formerly known as Reservations) Center, I thought this would be a good time to look at the construction photos of the current building.   By the end of the 1970s, our Dallas Reservations Center was out of space, and San Antonio, one of our original cities and the adopted home town of Cofounders... read more

[CONTEST ALERT]: Dream Green Getaway Contest

By: Laurel Moffat lmoffat

Apr 18 2012
So, your fave music tee just got a rip – do you part with it or think about how reincarnation could make that T-shirt live on. Maybe that AC/DC shirt will become part of your next quilting project to keep you warm while you watch a movie, or it could replace the cover on an old journal, or it could be turned into a shopping bag! At Southwest, we’re always looking for ways to recycle and use our... read more

Surprise Inflight Concerts Return to the Skies!

By: Michelle Agnew magnew

Mar 06 2012
Cheers!  We’re excited to announce that we’re continuing our partnership as the Official Airline Sponsor of Live In The Vineyard—an amazing event that takes place twice a year, marrying people’s access to recording artists, top tier wine makers, and world-renowned chefs during an exclusive winner-only experience in Napa Valley.  Sounds like a great time, right?  Well guess what?!... read more

Av Geeks (Myself Included) Flock to Seattle for Aviation Geek Fest 2012

By: Rob Hahn rhahn

Mar 01 2012
Are you an aviation geek?  This past weekend, aviation geeks (also known as "av geeks") from all across the country assembled in the Seattle area, home of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, to take part in Aviation Geek Fest 2012.  The event, held at the Future of Flight Museum in Everett, WA, was the third of its kind sponsored by our friends at Boeing, The Future of... read more

Thank Goodness for Heart Heroes!

By: Jan Hall jhall

Feb 29 2012
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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

Happy Jack: A Day in the Life of one of Southwest's Biggest Fans

By: Erika Feresten, Guest Blogger eferesten

Feb 23 2012
Jack Henry has been ‘geek chic’ for Southwest Airlines since his first SWA flight 2 1/2 years ago. Like most little boys, we considered his penchant for planes to be fairly typical, but Jack’s love of planes was specific to SWA.  He talked so much about Southwest that the following year, when we made our summer vacation plans, we specifically decided to fly Southwest as we knew it would... read more

Postcards From Home

By: Laura Jackson Laura Jackson

Feb 23 2012
Last November during Military Heroes Month, Southwest Customers and Employees wrote their heartfelt thanks on more than 1,000 postcards provided by Southwest in airports from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale, which were then sent to military bases across the U.S. and distributed to Troops awaiting deployment.  This was the second year that Southwest and A Million Thanks joined hands with the... read more