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Explorer A
Ok...we want to hear from you. More specifically, we want to hear your favorite "Southwest-isms" on a recent (or even not-so-recent) flight you've been on. For example... On a recent flight to Baltimore, the pilot came over the loudspeaker and said, "Ladies and Gentleman, I have some good news and I have some bad news. The bad news is ...it's raining and 40 degrees in Baltimore right now. The good news is...I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico."
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Matthew_Kus
Explorer C
After hearing about the Rapping Flight Attendant and searching online (because I missed it on CNN) the YouTube clips (a four-part set) were FANTASTIC. (look up "Dave the Rappin Flight Attendant") On a simlar note, I remember about a year (or two) ago on a California intrastate flight the FA giving the safety briefing was THE BEST I'D EVER HEARD (at least until Dave the Rapping FA, now they're tied)... it caught me off guard and most of his spiel has since dissipated from my memories, but I can still remember comments like "We never expect a loss of cabin pressure - otherwise we wouldn't work here - ..." His delivery and timing were EXCEPTIONAL and to this day I WISH I would catch him again on one of my flights. My last item is one that I can't remember if it was on Southwest or one of the small airlines that used to serve intra-California (maybe PSA?)... It was small and quick, but nonetheless COOL. During our taxi to the departure runway, instead of saying we'd been cleared for departure, the pilot came on and said "Flight Attendants prepare for Warp Speed". Then as we turned on to the runway and stopped before powering up, when we were ready to go the pilot obviously STOOD on the brakes, ran up the engines to what seemed like FULL THROTTLE and then after about 5 seconds, let the brakes go and we all got pushed back into our seats as we took off. It was hilarious and exhilarating and it makes me wonder if our pilot had flown off of carriers in the Navy :) Frankly in this day in age (technologically speaking) I would hope that Southwest taps into the spirit AND especially humor that is now UNIQUE in the industry and puts effort into posting as many of these types of clips as possible. (i.e. OFFICIALLY) In other words, take the whole Web 2.0 thing even further, I'd certainly appreciate it! Oh and please send me an email if you ever start having a SOUTHWEST SAFETY BRIEFINGS section of the blog site... :) Matt
Susan15
Explorer C
There were two comments that I thought were rather funny....I was on a flight from Phoenix to Pittsburgh on March 30th..the 355p. The first comment was "....and just incase this flight turns into a cruise, your seat may be used as a flotation device..."...the other was about the oxygen. Can't remember exactly how he worded but it was like..."parents put your oxygen mask on first and then assist your child with theirs, if you have two children, pick your favorite". It was a riot.
CAllen
Explorer C
Ive flown SWA several times but the best was today on a short flight from Ft Myers to Orlando. The flight attendant announced as we taxi'd on the runway that there was no time to hand out drinks and peanuts. As the plane lifted off she opened several big bags with smaller bags of peanuts in them and started throwing them down the aisle. The angle of the plane sent these bags of peanuts flying down the aisles. As you looked down the aisle you could see passengers scooping up bags of peanuts the whole way to the back of the plane. Hilarious!!!!
Peter_Newkirk
Explorer C
Landing after a flight from Nashville to Tampa, the flight attendant said: "If you liked our service, you can write to Southwest at P.O. Box 36647 Dallas, Texas. If you did not like our service, this was American Airlines flight 112." I love Southwest!
Anonymous3934
Explorer C
I love southwest! On my flight yesterday from Las Vegas to Denver they sang us a song that went like this: We love you You love us We're much faster than the bus We hope you enjoyed our hospitality Marry one of us and you'll fly free Also, a while ago they said... "If you smoke in this airplane, the FAA will fine you for $2,000 [pause] and at those prices, you might as well fly Delta!" "Remember, this isn't a furniture store. You're only renting this seat for an hour" "Everyone on the planes left side, toward the terminal, put your faces in the window and smile so our competitors can see what a full flight looks like" "OK people, get your tush in a cush so we can push" "In the unlikely event of a cabin depressurization, please secure your mask and then decide which child you like better" SOUTHWEST IS THE BEST!!!!
Kenny_Bosak
Explorer C
My favorite: I'm flying SW from Little Rock to Dallas. Just as we push back from the gate, a flight attendant announces: Ladies and gentlemen, this is Southwest flight xxx, with non-stop service to Dallas Love Field. So if Dallas is not on your itinerary today -- it is now!
Michael_Priestl
Explorer C
On a recent flight into Vegas: Welcome to Las Vegas, What Happens In Vegas, Stay onFacebook!"
rhys-parker
Explorer C
Landing on a flight from Baltimore to Buffalo: "If you have any compliments, please contact us at southwest.com. If you have any complaints, please contact our northern office's website: northwest.com."