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Happy Halloween!!  Since it's still early in the day, we don't have any Halloween skits ready to post (we will get them up soon)!  But, never fear, the YouTube vault is here!  Here's a skit the Marketing Department performed two years ago.  They are the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas...it's really a beautiful performance! Watch and enjoy!  More videos to come soon!   ... View more

Here's a recap video from the 2008 Pigskin Plane Pull.  This is an annual event we host at Headquarters to celebrate the famous University of Texas/Oklahoma rivalry football game!  We pick fans to represent each team, then see which team can pull a 83,000 lb plane the fastest.  Watch to see who wins the 2008 Plane Pull... ... View more

Have you ever wondered how crabs get from the ocean to your dinner table?  Watch this video to see how Southwest Airlines makes it happen!  Thanks to all the Houston Cargo Employees who helped create this video! Enjoy! ... View more

Bob Jordan, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Planning, explains how we optimize and choose our schedule!    ... View more

We've picked a winner!  Congrats to Kaci Beeler of Austin, TX.  Get ready to be famous! ... View more

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES OUTLINES INITIAL PREPARATIONS FOR HURRICANE IKE AND OFFERS RELIEF FOR CUSTOMERS TRAVELING NEAR THE STORM DALLAS—Sept. 10, 2008—Southwest Airlines said today that it will not operate flights to and from Corpus Christi International Airport and (Harlingen) Valley International Airport on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. The airline’s plans to resume service to and from Corpus Christi and Harlingen will depend upon the status of airport security personnel, facilities, and services. Southwest is closely monitoring Hurricane Ike and will announce any additional changes to its operation as the storm progresses. Southwest strongly encourages travelers to contact Southwest Reservations at (800) 435-9792 or look for updated travel advisories at: http://www.southwest.com/content/travel_center/travel_advisory_0040.html?ref=wthr before checking in online for a flight or proceeding to the airport.             Southwest Airlines Customers holding reservations for travel to and from Austin, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Houston Hobby, or San Antonio from Noon Central Time on Wednesday, Sept. 10, through the close of business Monday, Sept. 15 may change their travel plans and rebook in their original class of service or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city-pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying any additional charge. Also, Customers holding reservations for a flight that is cancelled to and from Corpus Christi or Harlingen may request a refund for any unused ticket/travel itinerary. Southwest Airlines is doing its best to take care of Customers’ travel needs and to keep Customers and Employees safe during the storm. The airline invites Customers to visit southwest.com to receive the latest information regarding a flight. Southwest also encourages Ticketless Travel Customers to visit the Travel Center on southwest.com to cancel, change, and/or rebook their flight reservations. All ticketed Customers may contact Reservations (1-800-435-9792) for additional assistance.   www.southwest.com   Contact: Brandy King @ 214.679.5669 ... View more

DALLAS — September 10, 2008— Southwest Airlines announced today that Tammy Romo, Vice President and Controller is now the Vice President Financial Planning. In this new role, Tammy will lead the Company’s Financial Planning department, the Revenue and Traffic Analysis group, and she will continue to oversee Investor Relations. She will still report directly to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Laura Wright. "With the pressure on in our cost structure due to energy prices, the importance of the work for which these groups are responsible has soared," Wright said. "Southwest must develop a new long-term financial plan as we reengineer our Company to combat higher fuel prices." Tammy has delivered exceptional results as a leader at Southwest Airlines. She jumped onboard Southwest in September 1991 as Manager Financial Reporting. She later moved on to other positions including Manager Investor Relations, Director Investor Relations, Senior Director Investor Relations, Vice President Treasurer, and her previous position of Vice President Controller. Tammy received a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, and she is a Certified Public Accountant in Texas. Assistant Controller Leah Koontz has been promoted Vice President Controller. Leah will oversee Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Controls, and the accounting groups she currently leads. Leah joined the Southwest Family in August 1993 in the Revenue Accounting Department as an Accountant. She then became the supervisor of Revenue Accounting, Manager of Revenue Accounting, Manager of Corporate Accounting, Director of Financial Accounting, and most recently was the Assistant Controller. Leah graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a B.B.A in Accounting and also is a Certified Public Accountant. "Both Tammy and Leah are long-tenured Southwest Employees with extensive experience across all areas of Finance. Additionally, they are both great leaders who have proven track records in mentoring and developing their teams," Wright said. ... View more

Enjoy this mix of Southwest Airlines commercials from the 1970s!  ... View more

Get excited video blog fans!  Southwest Airlines is hosting its very own competition to find the next Blog-o-spondent for the blog!   Over the past six months, I've served as the Company’s primary Blog-o-spondent, traveling to Southwest cities across the country and filming short segments for the blog, including features on various Southwest Operations and Employees.  It's time for me to share the spotlight and allow one lucky Customer to become the next Blog-o-spondent!  Click HERE to see all the contest rules and guidelines!    Good luck!    ... View more

Some of the great Leaders at Southwest shared their thoughts about Colleen in this tribute video.  It was created as part of an event held recently in Dallas to honor Colleen and Herb Kelleher and raise money for the Frontiers of Flight Museum.  After having the honor of coordinating this video shoot, it became so evident that we probably could've put together a few hours of footage! There were so many great memories of Colleen!  Thanks to all who participated and thanks Colleen for providing such great "content!" Enjoy!   ... View more

We worked with the comedy group, Curtis Needs a Ride (www.curtisneedsaride.com), to show travel tips that will help you get through security safely and swiftly. Special thanks to www.digitalshakedown.com and www.doubleapictures.com for your awesomeness behind the camera! Enjoy, and please share your own travel tips below!  ... View more

Our star video blogger, Bob Hurst, created this awesome time-lapsed video of our home base here at Dallas Love Field Airport - we're fast, but obviously not this fast!  As you can see from the video, everyday is an operational ballet of sorts at Southwest; with each task precisely choreographed to ensure that safety and speediness go hand in hand.  Thanks Bob for creating such interesting footage!   Oh and by the way, Paula parks her car at approximately the 2:26 minute mark...Brian, where are you? ... View more

Expert Schedule Planner, Bill Owen, tells us all about the new November schedule.  This video is provided for all you visually-stimulated folks! For the readers out there, feast your eyes on Bill post over there on the left-hand side of the screen. ... View more

Southwest Airlines signed an agreement to use an environmentally friendly engine-washing system in an effort to save on fuel and cut carbon emissions. I wonder if there is a similar solution for my car engine??  Check out this video to see what it takes to wash an engine! ... View more

Here's a peek at the AWESOME Southwest Culture.  I had the opportunity to spend the day with the Culture Committee in Los Angeles on a Hokey Day visit.  Don't know what a Hokey Day is?  Watch the video to find out!  Enjoy! ... View more