06-07-2021
02:06 PM
06-07-2021
02:06 PM
It is officially summer, at least from the Southwest schedule perspective! Yesterday, we began operating our June Base schedule. This schedule extension celebrates the most new markets beginning on one day in the last 10 years! On top of increased service to summer and newly added leisure destinations, yesterday marked the first wave of Southwest’s expansion into Hawaii, with Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Angeles (LAX) becoming gateways to the islands in addition to expanded service from San Diego (SAN). We are also delighted to resume service into two international cities: San Jose (SJO) and Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica. Finally, we welcome a previous Southwest destination back to the Southwest Family!
We are excited to return Southwest Hospitality to Jackson, Miss. (JAN). Last flown in 2014, Southwest will return Jackson, Miss. service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Houston (Hobby) (HOU), and Orlando (MCO). Additionally, Southwest will connect our Customers in Jackson with Atlanta (ATL) on a nonstop basis for the first time. We will serve Atlanta and Houston with three trips daily Monday through Friday and twice daily on Saturday and Sunday, Baltimore/Washington with one trip each day, and Orlando with one trip on Saturday and Sunday. These markets will allow our Jackson, Miss. Customers to connect to a wide variety of leisure and business destinations across the network.
“Southwest aircraft taxis through a water cannon salute—Stephen M. Keller.”
Jackson, Miss. is also an exciting destination to visit! If you are a history or nature buff, the Capitol of Mississippi is home to a wide variety of history, art, and science museums. Jackson, Miss. is also conveniently located along the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile scenic drive that cuts across the entire State of Mississippi and features numerous overlooks, waterfalls, swamps, and historical places worthy of a social media post. If you are up for another road trip, you can explore the mighty Mississippi River along the Great River Road. After a day of sightseeing, you can head back to Jackson, Miss. to enjoy the eateries and entertainment venues of the hip Fondren district.
Whether you are looking to ride the waves this summer or explore a new destination now that Southwest has landed back in The Magnolia State, head on over to Southwest.com to book your travel today!
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We’re often asked if Campus Reach Interns are ever hired for full-time employment after their internship. Our answer: we love hiring Interns! The Campus Reach Program has built a talent acquisition pipeline here at Southwest, so you will see many of our former Interns roaming the hallways as full-time Southwest Employees.
Jake Garbelotti interned twice in the Technical Operations Department, in Fall 2013 and Summer 2014. He is now a Material Planner I in Technical Operations. Read on for more.
Year/semester of internship: Fall 2013, Summer 2014
Department/Team interned for: Tech Ops Supply Chain—Field Services (2013); Inventory Management (2014).
Department/Team and current job title: Tech Ops Supply Chain—Material Planning (Material Planner I)
Years at Southwest: 2.5 full-time
Favorite Southwest city: Orlando because it’s the theme park capital of the world and I love visiting all of my friends from my college town!
Most memorable Southwest moment/event: Adopting a local elementary school and donating flights to the school’s soccer team. We organized a special send off for the kids that included special escorts, Southwest goodie bags, meeting the Flight Crew, and visiting the cockpit! Also winning the best Halloween skit and Chili Cook-Off (showmanship) two years in a row!
First ever job: Bagging groceries at an H-E-B Grocery Store
Proudest Southwest moment: Being chosen to lead Supply Chain Management in the 737 MAX Project and being a part of the first MAX delivery flight from Seattle to Dallas!
Words to live by: Don’t let any moment pass you by. You should always make your goals and desires happen when you can because nothing is guaranteed tomorrow. Focus on what makes you, and others around you, happy!
Reasons other people should intern at Southwest: As an Intern at Southwest, you get the best of both worlds—professional development and Fun-LUVing Culture. Where else do you get to work in a professional environment, learn how to adapt to high-stress situations, be trusted contributing to projects, all the while partaking in fun events and traveling around North America? At Southwest, you are treated as equal—both professionally and personally as part of the Family.
Ultimate Travel Tip: Pick the window seat with two windows in the row—it makes for awesome views, picture opportunities (#WingletWednesdays), and more shoulder room for sleeping!
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08-18-2014
01:06 PM
Great catch Dana ... we've corrected our typo. The year is flying by faster than a roller coaster, it's hard to keep up! 🙂
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