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Archive for April 2011

Your Flight (Behind the Scenes)

By: Joey Reynolds jreynolds

Apr 25 2011
When you step onto a Southwest Airlines 737, we want to do all we can to make you feel comfortable.  That’s why, with more than 3,400 flights per day and 72 destinations, we here at Southwest work diligently to ensure you have a Safe, carefree, and enjoyable experience on our jets.    With flights ranging from 45 minutes to upwards of five hours, we do all we can to make... read more

Penguin on a Plane: The Story Behind Pete

By: Ross Nelson rnelson

Apr 18 2011
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's your lucky day." Those seven words, kindly provided by the flight attendant, can either make or break a flight.  Are we about to experience copious amounts of turbulence?  Is someone famous on board?  Is the lavatory door jammed?  Will we be receiving an unlimited supply of delicious honey roasted peanuts? Then came the follow-up, "We have... read more

Sneak Peek: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

By: Whitney Eichinger weichinger

Apr 14 2011
What do you get when you combine a fabulous location, perfect weather, and incredible new music?  For me, you get a mental picture of green grass, and a warm summer night at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park where, in August, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals rocked the night away as part of our fantastic relationship with The Artists Den.  Check out the video for a sneak peek!... read more

Special Dish Trip Edition: Greenville, SC

By: Mary Bigham, Food Writer mbigham

Apr 13 2011
Hello, Southwest fans!  As you already know, the Dish Trip team travels only in the name of food, and our latest Dish Trip took us to Upstate country in South Carolina. This special trip to Greenville-Spartanburg was to celebrate Southwest Airlines' service to their 70th destination, and part of the festivities included a progressive dinner where we got to fill up on the best eats in... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 9

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Apr 08 2011
We take a break from our usual format to address Flight 812 and Southwest's dedication to Safety. read more

SWA Stew: Episode 8

By: Caleb Fox cfox

Apr 01 2011
Things get foolish for April Fool's. With Brooks around, it's hard to play it cool. Also, Captain Joe saves the day, Kari K's got some tools she's not afraid to use, and Christi's on deck. It's SWA Stew: Episode 8! read more

Southwest Airlines Unlocks the Key to Time Travel…and it’s Groovy, Baby!

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Apr 01 2011
Innovation and hard work have hatched a breakthrough here at Southwest Airlines.  One of our lead aviation technicians determined it was possible to disrupt the laws of physics, through extensive research and dedication.  In short, we have discovered time travel.  Scientist Reginald Aloysius McGillicutty has been secretly working in an undersea hangar for nearly twenty years.... read more