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I’m a huge aviation geek, and Southwest is my favorite airline. I chose to spend my birthday traveling to different airports across the country—but Southwest’s incredible Passengers and Employees are...
Flight Attendant Scott went above and beyond to return a missing library book to this Texas elementary school. 
As an Intern, each day at work is bound to be a day of firsts, but my first Monday as an Intern at Southwest Airlines was as unforgettable as it was rewarding.     
Each day, Provisioning Agent Jorge Alejandro Torres strives to make his community better. Whether he’s working in the warehouse at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or volunteering at the lo...
Located in Network Operations Control (NOC) at Southwest’s Headquarters, the Meteorology Team consists of 10 operational meteorologists who specialize in impact-oriented forecasting and weather commun...
This past July, my daughter, granddaughter Kiran, and I flew from Reno to L.A. to go to Disneyland. Thanks to Southwest’s kindhearted Pilots, Kiran’s flight was a memorable one! 
Employee Here at Southwest Airlines, we love to celebrate just about everything! So, in celebration of this week's National Nut Day on October 22, we polled our fall 2017 Intern class to see why they're “nuts...
Employee Even though Southwest Airlines has been a fixture of Dallas Love Field for more than 46 years, our home airport’s history began more than half a century before.  And today, our home airport celebrate...
Employee Southwest is sharing the adventures of "Coco" with Customers onboard WiFi-equipped flights beginning November 1 with the launch of the Disney∙Pixar "Coco" OnDemand Channel.         
“There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big. If I can make it happen, anyone can.” —Melissa Wylie, Line Producer
Employee What do you get when you have a room full of telephones, laptops, and eager volunteers? The magic of Kidd’s Kids Day!    
Colton is an incredible, social young man who has struggled mightily with independence. Soon, we will travel to Ohio to get his service dog, which will help him overcome these struggles—we can’t wait ...
This is a guest blog post by Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez, Executive Director MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana   Southwest Airlines proudly gives back to the Hispanic community during His...
Our daughter, Brittany, was scheduled to give birth by cesarean section on December 1. Plans quickly changed when she went into labor the day following Thanksgiving—Southwest helped us get to Brittan...
  It’s cooling down outside, but the competition on the football field is heating up. The annual rivalry between The University of Texas and The University of Oklahoma is a beloved tradition. As the ...
On a flight to Kansas City with my dad, the Southwest Employees did everything they could to make our flight special. From a birthday serenade to a shout out from the Pilot, my dad sure felt the love...
Employee I just shared with our Employees at our Spirit Party at Universal Studios: we’re going to Hawaii, baby! That’s right—the day is finally here that we can say we’re going to add some Aloha to our world-...
My husband, Denacio, wants to run a half or full marathon in every state across the country. Since 2015, he’s checked eight states off his list, and with the help from Southwest, I know he can attain...
Joan Vorderbruggen has a strong vision for her hometown of Minneapolis. She sees the town's potential to act as a haven for the diverse and multi-cultural community members, and with her new position...
Employee Grab your ticket and go! For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a travel sale with domestic fares starting as low as $49, $79, $99, and $129 one-way, and international fares starting as lo...
Employee To celebrate Disney•Pixar’s all-new adventure, Southwest just unveiled its "Coco"-Themed Boeing 737-700 Aircraft. We hope to connect our Customers to even more colorful moments through our connection...
Employee America’s Longest Working Rosie the Riveter Elinor Otto began building aircraft in 1942. Since then, she has paved the way for women in aviation, and we thank her for her contributions to the industr...
It didn’t take young Aiden long to discover that he lost his stuffed greyhound on their trip. Luckily, after the greyhound took a few flights across the country, a Southwest Pilot returned it safely ...
At Southwest Airlines, we strive to connect People to what’s important in their lives. While we love meeting Customers who are flying to fun destinations like a wedding or a beach vacation, we also u...
Employee Are you a college student looking for an internship or full-time career? If so, the Campus Reach Team would love to chat with YOU as we travel to university campuses across the country this fall. Chec...
Employee Southwest Airlines partnered with GenHERation for Discovery Days 2017 to provide a day of learning about Southwest and women in the workforce for 50 young women. Among these girls was Lilly Santiago, ...