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Archive for December 2011

SWA Stew: Episode 33 1/3

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Dec 30 2011
Yes, I confess, we skipped 32. Our checks and balances system failed (along with my math skills, or lack thereof). So we'll call this SWA Stew 33 1/3, while paying homage to Naked Gun. Episode 32, meanwhile, will be our proverbial "13th Floor." read more

Southwest Strikes a Chord with Majors & Minors

By: Lindsey Bailey lbailey

Dec 28 2011
At Southwest Airlines, we are always looking for new and exciting ways to connect people to their dreams. That's why we are delighted to be the official travel partner of the new hit TV show, Majors & Minors; a reality show for kids and their families. Majors & Minors follows twelve young performers as they work with top stars to develop their burgeoning talents. There... read more

The Holidays at Headquarters

By: Sandy Nelson snelson

Dec 23 2011
Every year—usually around late August or early September—when no one else in Dallas is thinking about sleigh bells, decking the halls, or dashing through fields of snow, the Southwest Choir begins singing about those very things.  Well, practicing for the Annual Holiday Program, anyway! The Holiday Program has been a December staple at HDQ for 20 years, and I LUV that I'm able to ... read more

Southwest Airlines and The Container Store Spread Holiday Cheer

By: Amy Swan aswan

Dec 22 2011
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  The sounds, sights, and smell of Christmas in the air as we anticipate Santa and his reindeer coming to visit. As the magical day gets closer, many of us will face traveling during the busiest days of the year with presents in tow.  For those of you heading out to airports, don’t forget to arrive early, pack your patience in your bags that... read more

Mommy Blogger Tips: Traveling With Two

By: JessicaTurner JessicaTurner

Dec 21 2011
Traveling with children can be stressful, especially during the holidays. In this video, I share tips for making traveling with the kiddos easy and fun! read more

A Happier Holiday When Bags Fly Free!

By: John Jones jjones

Dec 19 2011
“Tis the season to be jolly!  And what could be jollier than your favorite holiday characters reenacting the infamous Bags Fly Free® Commercial, complete with exposed bellies?  The Southwest Airlines Creative Services Team (Sonia Avila, Eric Daniels, Quyen Dong, Trent Duran, and John Jones) had a jolly good time creating this animated holiday greeting for our Customers to remind... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 33

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Dec 16 2011
I don't have a fire place on which I can roast chestnuts. If Jack Frost were to nip at my nose, I'd probably file a restraining order, or at least get my head checked. I can probably get on board with yule tide, though.  Still, I sometimes think I'm steadily on my way to celebrating Festivus, and not for lack of loving Christmas.  I'm a holiday fanatic.  I love the season.... read more

Wayback Moment: The Boeing 737 & Southwest Airlines

By: Brian Lusk blusk

Dec 13 2011
Southwest Airlines is the official launch customer for the Boeing 737-800 MAX. We've come a long way with the 737.  Resident Historian Brian Lusk goes wayback to show us the history of Southwest and the Boeing 737.  read more

SWA Stew: Episode 31

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Dec 09 2011
At the end of this video, I handed Michael, our current video intern, a present on behalf of his Secret Santa.  Since it's Friday, when we reveal ourselves, I'm taking the liberty of coming clean on the blog: Dear Michael,I'm your Secret Santa.  I know you didn't ask for donuts, but I gave them to you anyway. The look on your face was one of perplexity, and for good reason.... read more

DAL: A Day at Love Field

By: Stephen M. Keller skeller

Dec 07 2011
I remember visiting the airport as a child. It was a magical place where these shimmering, winged behemoths lived. You could look out of the terminal windows and look upon the row after row of metal birds and wonder “What city did they come from, where are they going, what exciting adventure are these passengers whisking off to?” Beside each plane, a myriad of baggage carts, provisioning... read more