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Ed.D. Added to Name

ahart621
Explorer C

Hello,

 

I noticed many designations are added to after the name registration, when booking a flight. For example Ph.D., MD, etc. but not Ed.D.  As someone who has this type of doctorate, I think some customers, including myself, would like to see it added if possible. Thank you!

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Re: Ed.D. Added to Name

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A

Interesting idea.  You could submit the suggestion to Southwest Customer Relations via a private message on Facebook or Twitter.

 

--TheMiddleSeat

Re: Ed.D. Added to Name

dfwskier
Aviator A

Most are there to let flight crews know that people with medical backgrounds are onboard - in case of a medical emergency:

 

RN, DPM, MD, ParmD, OD, DVM, DPM, DO, DDS, DC, etc

 

Others are parts of names, JR, SR, I ,II , etc

 

 

 

There are a few are odd birds: CLU or PhD for example

Re: Ed.D. Added to Name

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A

I initially thought the same thing until I saw CEO, CPA, and CLU and then it made no sense as to why some suffixes are there, but not others.  The OP can certainly ask, I wouldn’t hold my breath though.

 

--TheMiddleSeat