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Archive for June 2011

Air Venture Update: Oshkosh Here We Come

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Jun 27 2011
We are about a month away from opening day at one of the world’s great aviation events, Air Venture 2011 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  What could be better than warm Midwest summer days, cool summer nights, and airplanes from sunrise to sunset?  Since I wrote my last blog post, some amazing aircraft have committed to the show.  The brand new Boeing 787 will be on display Friday, July 29... read more

40 Years in 40 Days: Class of 1978

By: Jim Ruppel jruppel

Jun 11 2011
When I got out of college, I was supposed to be a stock broker for Merrill Lynch.  The market wasn't really in great shape when I got out of school, so I redirected.  I thank my brother for helping me ignite my passion for the airline industry.  He's about 14 or 15 years older than I am, and began working for Continental Airlines after leaving the Navy in the ‘60s.  He worked... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 12

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jun 10 2011
Summer weather has Christi in jean shorts (only you can't see them) for this edition of the SWA Stew.  Also, we showcase our Denver Day of Rock winner, new service to Newark, and other sweet morsels.  But the big milestone in this episode is about going green.  Something Laurel and Marilee can hang their hats on, along with plenty of other Green Teamers.  read more

Southwest Airlines and The Container Store LUV your Luggage!

By: Ashley Pettit apettit

Jun 09 2011
We all know that Southwest Airlines LUVs bags, but did you know that The Container Store loves bags almost as much as we do? It’s true! The Container Store’s Love Your Luggage! Organized Traveler Sale is in full swing, and we’re partnering with them to bring Organized Travel Experts to many airports around our system. Throughout the month of June, our team of Organized Travel Experts will visit... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 11

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jun 03 2011
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

And Then, I Won a Trip to Denver

By: Mark Rodriguez, Guest Blogger mrodriguez

Jun 03 2011
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