06-18-2011
10:46 AM
3 Loves
Herb, Colleen and Gary (among countless others),
Congratulations on Southwest's 40th Birthday.
It is hard to believe that a triangle on a cocktail napkin; years of infighting within TX; followed by decades of scratching your way to the very TOP against an entire industry has to feel very, very good.
You good folks and everyone else who have worked at Southwest over the years deserve a huge pat on the back for all you have done and continue to do every day.
And I cannot wait to drive down Herb Kelleher Way later this year.
Sincerely,
Andre Libert
Fairfield, CT
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Chill out America!
Southwest is still one of the top 4 in the country, and is absorbing one of them resulting in 1 0f 3. I retired from the airline industry in 2003 after 35 years, and had been with 5 major domestic/international airlines. Life gets a little complicated when you see the recent growth Southwest has had and the number of new cities it now flies to.
In my career, I have never seen as many dedicated employees as Southwest has. Perfect, by no means, but always trying to be the best there is. Kudos to all of you and keep up the good work.
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I would hope that the comment by Anonymous about Southwests "Route Planning being truly AWFUL" is tongue-in-cheek. They have virtually shamed most of the other domestic airlines in the selection of service to new cities--one which has very stringent requirements. I suspect the comment comes from someone living in one of the very few states Southwest does not serve.
All I can say about Southwest is "well done" since you originally began service between 3 cities in Texas circa 1969, and all the best in the future. Happy New Year to each and every Southwest employee who has made it such a great airline, and tirelessly work within their communities for charitable causes. You are the best!
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