Kaci Beeler, the Southwest Airlines Blog-o-spondent, Goes to Portland

By: Kaci Beeler - Southwest Blog-o-spondent

Southwest Airlines said me and my cameraman Roy could go anywhere we wanted to in their expansive fly-zone. We choose Portland, Oregon! Here are some highlights from our fabulous trip!

Thanks to:
The City of Portland, OR
Powell's Books
Classical Chinese Gardens
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Amanda Fisher, Mad Scientist
Voodoo Doughnut
Hoyt Arboretum
Oregon Zoo
Gina Johnson of Radish Underground

Rating:

Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome

View the 1 comments on “Kaci Beeler, the Southwest Airlines Blog-o-spondent, Goes to Portland” and leave your own comment.

Tags: Blog-o-spondent kaci beeler Portland Southwest Airlines

Kaci Beeler, the Southwest Airlines Blog-o-spondent, Goes to Portland was written on Aug 19,2009 at 09:45am and posted in the categories Airports and Customers and Flying and Nutty stuff and Southwest Culture and Working at Southwest

Southwest Airlines Adopt-a-Pilot

By: Caleb Fox - Multimedia Specialist

Southwest Pilots and school administrators discuss how the Adopt-a-Pilot Progam has a huge impact on the communities and students that it serves. 

Congratulations Adopt-a-Pilot on 10,000 hours of community service.

Rating:

Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome

View the 3 comments on “Southwest Airlines Adopt-a-Pilot” and leave your own comment.

Tags: 5th Grade Adopt-a-Pilot Gary Hooyman Pilots Southwest Airlines Southwest Pilots Tyrone Ward

Southwest Airlines Adopt-a-Pilot was written on Aug 12,2009 at 06:05pm and posted in the categories Customers and Southwest Culture and Working at Southwest

How Not to Go Nuts While Flying with a Peanut

By: JessicaTurner

For a new parent, the thought of flying with your baby can be a little daunting – but it doesn’t have to be! My husband, Matthew, and I had our first baby (Elias) in the summer of 2008. With family in the Midwest and on the East Coast, we knew we would be flying a lot. In fact, our little peanut went on his first flight at five weeks old – and we all survived. All it took was a little extra preparation. Here are a few tips on how not to go nuts while flying with a peanut.   

1. Get to the airport early – You will feel much more relaxed if you have plenty of extra time for checking your bags, security and multiple diaper changes.
2. Check your bags – Southwest doesn’t charge for your first two pieces of luggage, so don’t worry about carry-ons. You have enough to deal with! (Click here to view Southwest’s baggage policy.)
3. Don’t forget identification – Even if it is obvious that your peanut is under two, you still need to have his or her birth certificate with you. Be sure to tuck it in a place that is easily accessible.
4. Wear your baby – Use a baby wrap or carrier to wear your baby through the airport. This will keep your hands free as you go through security and the terminal. Your baby will likely enjoy people-watching, too!
5. Use your stroller as a cart – You are allowed to bring your stroller (and car seat) to the gate. So, if you are wearing your baby, use your stroller as a cart for your diaper bag, purse, etc. It makes going through a large airport much easier.
6. Check your stroller as soon as you get to your gate – Don’t wait to get a gate check tag when you are boarding. Instead, see an attendant when you arrive at your gate and check your stroller and car seat then. It will make things a lot easier when you are boarding.
7. Use a roomy diaper bag and pack extra – You want to be sure to prepare for the worst when you travel, and that means packing lots of extras! Pack extra diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, a ziplock bag for a dirty outfit, baby Tylenol, a rattle, a blanket, a burp cloth and anything else that your baby may need. My two favorite travel diaper bags are made by Lands End and the Bumble Collection.
8. Prevent those ears from popping – When the plane takes off and lands, be sure your baby is sucking on something like a pacifier or a bottle to prevent his or her ears from popping.
9. Enjoy yourself - Even if it may seem a bit overwhelming to travel with a baby, take time to enjoy it. Parenting is a big adventure, and traveling is pretty easy compared to some other situations we will face in the future!

 

Jessica Turner is Southwest’s resident Mommy Blogger. Her guest blog posts and vlogs will focus on traveling with her baby, tips she discovers and family-friendly activities to experience around the country. When she isn't traveling, she enjoys spending time with her family, working, blogging and scrapbooking. She and her husband, Matthew, live in Nashville, Tenn., with their 11-month-old peanut, Elias, who is currently into everything!

Rating:

Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome

View the 11 comments on “How Not to Go Nuts While Flying with a Peanut ” and leave your own comment.

Tags: Kids Mommy Mommy Blogger Southwest Airlines

How Not to Go Nuts While Flying with a Peanut was written on Aug 05,2009 at 10:54am and posted in the categories Airports and Customers and Flying

Southwest Airlines and Meals on Wheels

By: Bob Hurst - Senior Analyst Technology

More than 290 Employees in 100 cars hit the road in Dallas to deliver meals to some very deserving people.

Rating:

Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome

There are no comments for “Southwest Airlines and Meals on Wheels”. Go and leave your own.

Tags: Dallas Meals on Wheels Passing out Meals Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines and Meals on Wheels was written on Aug 03,2009 at 03:57pm and posted in the categories Southwest Culture and Working at Southwest

My Old Man in Maintenance: Jet Engine

By: Caleb Fox - Multimedia Specialist

Southwest Airlines Employee Christi Day goes inside the Southwest Maintenance Training Facility in Dallas, Texas to learn how a Jet Engine works.

Rating:

Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome

View the 2 comments on “My Old Man in Maintenance: Jet Engine” and leave your own comment.

Tags: Christi Day Jet Engine My Old Man in Maintenance Randy Day Southwest Airlines

My Old Man in Maintenance: Jet Engine was written on Jul 28,2009 at 08:24am and posted in the categories Airports and Customers and Flying and Southwest Culture and Working at Southwest