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Southwest offers nonstop service to Honolulu from eight cities on the mainland, including Las Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Jose (Calif.). Enjoy all the benefits of Southwest Heart and Hospitality when you fly to Hawaii, including: Spacious experience: All of our Hawaii flights are on 737-800 and MAX aircraft, giving you extra space to relax. Free entertainment 1,2 and $8 Internet 3 : On your flight to Hawaii, watch a blockbuster or catch up on your favorite shows for free. Or, check out an exclusive look at Disney Parks content on the Inflight Entertainment Portal! Two bags fly free 3 : Your first two checked bags fly free, because no golf bag or swimsuit should be left behind. Aulani is a short, 30-minute drive from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. This family-friendly resort offers many amenities and adventures, many of which are included in your stay, such as: Disney Character experiences Aunty’s Beach House and select kids club activities Pool areas and a private beach Check out this video to see some of the great experiences guests at Aulani enjoy, and read below for a sample itinerary of activities.     After enjoying a delicious acai breakfast bowl from the Ulu Cafe, head down to the beach to paddle board and take in the scenery. You may even see other guests on canoes and on excursions out beyond the lagoon and into the Pacific Ocean. Once you leave the lagoon, you get the most spectacular views of the Resort, and the surrounding Oahu coastline. It was so beautiful—it is definitely a ten on our list of “must-do” activities. Enjoy lunch at Off the Hook, one of the beachside restaurants at Aulani Resort, where you can enjoy casual cuisines, like grab-and-go breakfasts, appetizers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as tropical cocktails at the poolside lounge. After lunch, take a break on Waikolohe Stream, which offers two tubing adventures: extreme rapids that twist through caverns or a lazy river that glides along a tropical landscape.    Be sure to take part in the snorkeling experience on Rainbow Reef. This saltwater lagoon is home to amazing marine life with hundreds of tropical fish that you can swim up close to. It is truly one of the most unique experiences at Aulani.   Don’t miss out on the KA WAA luau! This magical evening is filled with delicious food, beautiful music, and an amazing performance centered around Hawaiian lore and legends.   Want to experience Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa for yourself? Southwest is giving you a chance to win a vacation and start a legendary adventure complete with a tranquil lagoon, sun, multiple splash pools and water slides, endless amenities, and authentic dining experiences in the spirit of Aloha. Oh, and Mickey Mouse of course. So...what are you waiting for? Visit swa.is/ResortSweeps to enter for a chance to win. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C. (excluding Alaska, Florida, New York, and Rhode Island) age 19 or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited. To enter and for Official Rules and Privacy Policy, visit swa.is/ResortSweeps. Enter by 11:59 p.m. CT September 30, 2023.   1  Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer. 2 Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.  3 Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content. ... View more

For the second year, Southwest Airlines is a proud Leadership Sponsor and Official Airline of the Sundance Film Festival. Through this partnership, we underscore our support of independent storytellers and the creative community, and celebrate the magic of storytelling.     The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the world. Each year, the festival highlights and provides a platform for creatives at all levels—established to up-and-coming—and introduces audiences to experience powerful stories that shed light on the human experience.   In collaboration with the Sundance Collective, Sundance Institute’s expanded Alumni Artist community, we teamed up with Reaa Puri, a filmmaker, and co-founder of Breaktide Productions, who created a video that speaks to the creative process behind a powerful story. Breaktide Productions is an all women-of-color-owned film production company, rooted in intersectional solidarity. Their mission is to support and generate grassroots movements, ignite collective action, and promote BIPOC self-determination.   We feature Sundance Film Festival content onboard WiFi-equipped flights through on-demand TV series channels on the Inflight Entertainment Portal. The Sundance Film Festival Shorts channel features short films from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and will include a selection of shorts from the 2021 Film Festival in the coming months. The Journey to Sundance channel follows emerging filmmaker, Bridget Moloney, as she premieres her short film, “Blocks,” at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.   Following the festival, Southwest will sponsor the Sundance Film Festival Shorts Film Tour, which will showcase select short films at venues across the country, public health permitting.   This year’s festival runs from January 28-February 3, 2021. While the festival traditionally takes place in-person in Park City, Utah, the 2021 festival has been reimagined to a new digital, content-rich virtual platform, with Satellite Screen events in select markets (public health permitting). Additionally, Festival attendees can gather in virtual waiting rooms, participate in live Q&As, and congregate in new, inspired online environments to interact in a range of ways both new and familiar. If you’d like to purchase passes and tickets to virtually attend the festival, visit the ticketing page on the Sundance Film Festival website. ... View more

Today is World Kindness Day, a day that celebrates kindness and its power to connect People. At Southwest Airlines, we aim to celebrate civility and kindness on a daily basis, through our daily interactions with each other and with our Customers. We were founded on The Golden Rule—to treat others how you would like to be treated—and it still rings true each day.     As a way to celebrate World Kindness Day and to share stories of kindness, we partnered with our friend Leon Logothetis—The Kindness Guy—to create a special video series called “My Kind of News.” These videos highlight six stories in which people have gone above and beyond to make others feel loved. You can tune in to these videos by visiting Leon’s Facebook and Twitter accounts (@thekindnessguy). These videos will roll out throughout the day, so be sure to catch them all and share using #mykindofnews! Flight Attendant Zach and Customer Cassandra serenade a flight and share their musical talents onboard. Southwest Employees in Memphis made young Customer Trey feel as loved as possible as he flew home after aggressive cancer treatment. Djameel, the grandson of a homeless man who offered Leon food, clothes, and a place to sleep for the night in “The Kindness Diaries” season one, feels the kindness of strangers who donated funds to support his education. From humble beginnings, Raven Paris is changing the lives of the youth in Baltimore through education and giving a voice to those who felt lost. When a Customer was trying to fly home to see a sick relative and couldn’t afford the flight, a kindness superhero—Customer Service Agent, Leonis—stepped in to save the day. Anna shares the story of her second-grade teacher, Mrs. Jones, who changed her life forever through an act of kindness. As we celebrate World Kindness Day, we invite you to join the conversation with some of your own experiences. Have a story about the kindness you’ve experienced that you’d like to share? Follow @thekindnessguy on Facebook or Instagram to tell your story and be entered for a chance to win round trip air travel for you and a guest on Southwest.   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C. (excluding Alaska) age 19 or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited.  For complete details and Official Rules, visit swa.is/mykindofnewssweeps. Sponsor: Winston Enterprises LLC, 9378 Wilshire Blvd Ste. 320, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.  Enter by November 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. CT. ... View more

In this episode of “My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees,” First Officer Deidre leads us through some of her favorite spots in her hometown of the Mile High City.     In episode four, Deidre serves up the perfect way to see and enjoy Denver. Get insider tips for the next time you plan to visit Denver’s downtown area and parks. Deidre also helps discover hidden gems in neighboring Littleton, CO.   Southwest is proud to partner with Matador Network to release this four-episode series, which is a new take on a destination guide – it features Southwest Employees as the host for the videos, showcasing their hometowns. In this series, viewers will learn about everything from activities to dining with their insider tips! Our all-star Employees for this series feature: Flight Attendant Javier in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Provisioning Agent Angie in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee; Operations Agent Bevin in his hometown of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and First Officer Deidre in her hometown of Denver, Colorado.   Be sure to tune in to get inspiration for your next getaway! ... View more

This week, meet Operations Agent, Bevin, as he guides us through his hometown of Ft. Lauderdale in this episode of “My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees.”   In Episode Three, Bevin takes viewers on an exciting journey rollerblading on the scenic boardwalk, cruising the relaxing Intracoastal Waterway, and diving into entertaining nightlife inland. Bevin’s insider tips are sure to help you plan your next getaway to Ft. Lauderdale!     Southwest is proud to partner with Matador Network to release this four-episode series, which is a new take on a destination guide – it features Southwest Employees as the host for the videos, showcasing their hometowns. In this series, viewers will learn about everything from activities to dining with their insider tips! Our all-star Employees for this series feature: Flight Attendant Javier in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Provisioning Agent Angie in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee; Operations Agent Bevin in his hometown of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and First Officer Deidre in her hometown of Denver, Colorado.   Be sure to check out the My City, My Heart videos here on the Southwest Community to help you plan your next trip!   ... View more

Have you experienced Nashville for yourself yet? Whether you’ve visited Music City or not, learn insider tips through this episode of My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees.       Episode Two features Southwest Provisioning Agent, Angie, as she leads viewers through her hometown of Nashville. Angie shows all the charm that Nashville has to offer. Not only is Nashville a hub for discovering new musical artists and line dancing the night away, but it also allows visitors to get off the beaten path to discover new friends that will warm their hearts.   Southwest is proud to partner with Matador Network to release this four-episode series called, My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees. Follow four of our Employees as they show you the best places to go in their hometowns.   ... View more

It sometimes can be hard picking a location for your next vacation. There are so many great possibilities that it’s difficult to narrow it down. Not to worry! We’re here to help you by showing you some insider tips to give you the best spots to visit in our destinations. And who better to help you than our very own Employees!    Southwest is proud to partner with Matador Network to release the first of a four-episode series called, My City, My Heart: An Insiders’ Guide by Southwest Employees. Follow four of our Employees as they show you the best places to go in their hometowns.         Episode One features 12-year Employee and Southwest Flight Attendant Javier who takes us to his favorite spots from his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico! Javier will show you a unique way to see the beauty of his hometown island. From the beautiful beach of Isla Verde, to a popular cocktail and salsa place, there is so much Puerto Rico has to offer. He’ll even show you a more adventurous way to see San Juan: jet-skiing!   These episodes will launch on Matador Network’s digital channels in August. Starting in September, Southwest Customers can view the series onboard WiFi-equipped flights via the custom Southwest Destinations TV Channel on the Onboard Entertainment Portal.   In addition to the four episodes showcasing Southwest Employees and their hometowns, Southwest-sponsored editorial content will distribute across Matador Network. The editorial pieces highlight the value of using—not losing—hard-earned vacation days and perfecting the art of the five-day weekend, offering creative solutions to make your vacation days work even harder for rest and relaxation. ... View more

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day, which occurs each year on September 9, Southwest Airlines and Build-A-Bear Workshop are teaming up to donate 20,000 teddy bears to charitable organizations that Southwest supports. These bears will be donated to 36 children’s hospitals that are recipients of the airline’s Medical Transportation Grant Program, as well as Southwest charitable partners: Make-A-Wish® and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).    In anticipation of National Teddy Bear Day 2018, Southwest and Build-A-Bear are donating the following: More than 7,100 bears to 91 Ronald McDonald House Charities More than 2,400 bears to Make-A-Wish chapters More than 10,300 bears to 36 U.S. hospitals that are participants in Southwest’s Medical Transportation Grant Program     Additionally, Southwest Employees and Build-A-Bear associates are surprising Customers on 10 flights in 10 airports across the country with special Southwest and Build-A-Bear co-branded teddy bears. Southwest and Build-A-Bear have been designing the special co-branded bear since January 2018 to commemorate the brands teaming up for the first time.   The Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program has provided air travel to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations since 2007. To date, Southwest has donated more than $27.6 million in transportation to more than 69,000 patients and caregivers around the country. This year, Southwest is supporting 79 nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation charities located in 41 cities and 26 states.   Since 2016, Build-A-Bear has donated more than 64,000 teddy bears to organizations across the globe in honor of National Teddy Bear Day. Over the course of its nearly 21-year history, Build-A-Bear and its Guests have donated more than $50 million in funds and furry friends to children’s charities.   To learn more about the partnership, visit Southwest.com/buildabear. For downloadable assets, including videos and photos, please visit SWAMedia.com. ... View more