Southwest Airlines Community

Since 2007, our Facebook community has been a place where Southwest Airlines has celebrated, entertained and informed Customers from all over. Recently, we hit the amazing milestone of five million fans on Facebook and we truly couldn’t have done it without our amazing community! To celebrate the millions of fans (both human and furry) we’ll be hosting Paws and Points at the Southwest Porch in Klyde Warren Park on May 5 with local Dallas pet adoption agency, Dallas Pets Alive! giving away Rapids Rewards points. Join us on Facebook Live at 6 p.m. CST to join in on the festivities. Tune in and be ready to share your favorite Southwest Facebook moments and pictures from the years. Thanks for giving us over five million reasons to celebrate!   Paws & Points Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older and have a valid Rapid Rewards account at the time of entry. Employees of Southwest Airlines Co. (“Southwest Airlines”), (n/a) (“Sponsor”), their advertising and promotions agencies, and their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their spouses) and individuals living in the same households of such employees are ineligible.  Eligibility is contingent on agreement to, and compliance with, these Official Rules.  Sweepstakes subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  This Sweepstakes is offered in the United States only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. Do not enter this Sweepstakes if you are not located in the United States. To Enter: Sweepstakes runs from May 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. CST through May 5, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. CST (“Sweepstakes Period”). During the Sweepstakes Period, potential participants must have a Facebook account and display the appropriate answer in their submitted comments and/or photos as described below. To enter the Sweepstakes, potential participants must comment on the video with the correct answer to the trivia question.  Potential participants must first “like” Southwest Airlines® on Facebook via the Official Southwest Airlines Facebook page.  Entries must be posted to the Official Southwest Airlines Facebook page in the comments section of the original Sweepstakes posts.  All entries become property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Incomplete entries are not eligible. Entries must be received by May 5, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Entries limited to one (1) per person. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.  Questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to Sponsor and not Facebook/Twitter/Instagram. No photocopied, mechanically, or electronically reproduced entries accepted.  Any attempt by any person found to enter or in any way attempt to obtain more than the authorized number of entries will be found to be ineligible, and their entries will be disqualified.  Any eligible individual participating in this Sweepstakes shall be a “Participant.”  Participation must be by the Participant. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Participant, the authorized account holder of the Facebook account used to enter the Sweepstakes will be deemed to be the Participant.  Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized Facebook account holder.  If the identity of the individual who actually participated in the Sweepstakes cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected individual’s entry will be deemed ineligible. Participants are required to provide truthful information and Sponsor will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent.  Sponsor will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements, and may also delete any entry received from persons under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Drawing: On or about May 5, 2016, a random drawing from all eligible entries received will be conducted by Sponsor. Sponsor will notify potential winner via Facebook. The potential winner will be asked to contact Sponsor with a given email address provided via Facebook. Once potential winner and Sponsor make e-mail contact, Sponsor will provide a photo for the potential winner to upload to the Facebook account the user uploaded the photo with in order to validate their account. Upon validation, potential winner must execute and return the Required Documentation (as defined below). Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Participants need not be present to win. All potential winners are subject to eligibility verification by Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding.  A PARTICIPANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF BEING A WINNER, UNLESS AND UNTIL THE PARTICIPANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED. Prize: (5) 5,000 Rapid Rewards points. Approximate retail value of prize is $750. Winner is responsible for any additional costs needed to reach their destination if the Rapid Rewards points do not cover the entire cost of the flight. Total ARV of all prizes: $375 Rapid Rewards Restrictions:  Conditions of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Points apply. Potential winners will need to provide their Rapid Rewards account number to collect their prize.  If you do not have a Rapid Rewards account number, you may register for an account by going online to www.southwest.com/rapidrewards. Rapid Rewards accounts are free.  Points will be deposited into the winner's Rapid Rewards account approximately up to eight (8) weeks after the potential winner has been verified by Sponsor and Participant has been notified that verification is complete.  To redeem your prize, simply go to https://southwest.com/claimpartnershippoints and enter the requested information and the code provided on your printed certificate.  Your points will automatically be deposited into your Rapid Rewards account approximately 72 hours after successfully redeeming the points as described above.  Rapid Rewards Points Prizes do not count toward any increased or improved status in the Rapid Rewards Program, including any Southwest Airlines Companion Pass or Tier Status designation (e.g., A-List or A-List Preferred). Rapid Rewards Points awarded are subject to the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Rules and Regulations, available at http://www.southwest.com/rrterms.  Southwest reserves the right to amend, suspend, or change the program and/or program rules at any time without notice. Rapid Rewards Members do not acquire property rights in accrued points and awards.  Rapid Rewards Points have no cash value and are void if sold, purchased, brokered, or bartered.  The number of points needed for any particular Southwest flight is set by Southwest and will vary depending on destination, time, day of travel, demand, point redemption rate, and other factors and are subject to change. Prize must be accepted as awarded or prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Travel accommodations and other restrictions apply. All costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided, including but not limited to lodging, transportation costs, meals, gratuities and other expenses incurred by accepting the prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner.  No prize substitutions, cash equivalent, or transfer of prizes permitted except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.  Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award a prize of greater or equal value if the advertised prize is unavailable. To Claim Prize: Winner will be notified by phone and/or e-mail and will be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and, where legal, a Publicity Release (collectively, the “Required Documentation”). The Required Documentation will be mailed or emailed, based on the potential winner’s preference upon account validation.  If a potential winner cannot be contacted using the information provided or fails to respond to Sponsor’s attempt to notify them of selection within three (3) days; if any notification is returned as undeliverable or yields an error of undeliverable type “bounce back” email (regardless if the message is ultimately delivered to the recipient); if Sponsor is unable to verify potential winner’s eligibility; if potential winner fails to sign and return the Required Documentation within the required time period or fails to comply with these Official Rules; if any prize is returned undeliverable; if a potential winner is unable or unwilling to accept the prize as stated; or if the potential winner cannot be verified as eligible for any other reason, the potential winner is disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected by random drawing from among the eligible entries.  In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the next received and eligible entry received by Sponsor that is fully compliant with these Official Rules shall be deemed the winner, until the prize is awarded or until four (4) attempts have been made to award the prize and each attempt has failed.  Sponsor will identify each potential winner and verify the potential winner’s eligibility after the end of the Sweepstakes Period.  If unable to verify eligibility, Sponsor will select an alternate potential winner within a reasonable time thereafter.  If applicable, winner’s guest must execute a Liability Release and, where legal, Publicity Release, prior to the issuance of travel documents.  If a guest is under eighteen (18) years of age, a parent or a legal guardian must sign on behalf of such guest and accompany such minor guest. Conditions: Payments of all federal, state, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner.  Winner will be required to sign an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full social security number or the equivalent.  Failure to submit a Form W-9 upon request will result in forfeiture of the prize.  Winnings of $600 or more will be reported to the IRS. By participating in the Sweepstakes, winner agrees to have his/her name, voice, likeness, photograph, statements, opinions, biographical information and/or Sweepstakes entry used in any advertising or broadcasting material, whether relating to this Sweepstakes or otherwise, in any media, worldwide, now known or hereinafter developed, in perpetuity, without additional notice, payment, or other compensation unless prohibited by law, and, where legal, to sign a publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize. Sponsor, it its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of Sponsor’s website, or otherwise in violation of the Official Rules.  Sponsor further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Sweepstakes if it is not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort.  In such event, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award any applicable prize(s) from the entries submitted before the cancellation, suspension, or modification of the Sweepstakes.  Any attempt to undermine the operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor reserves the right to make changes in the Official Rules, including the substitution of a prize of greater or equivalent value, which will become effective upon announcement. Failure to comply with the Official Rules may result in Participant’s disqualification solely at the discretion of the Sponsor. The Sponsor is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of a prize. In the event a prize is mailed to a winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its loss.  Sponsor is not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize.  Sponsor is not responsible if potential winner does not receive his/her prize because erroneous, expired, canceled, fraudulent, or fake information was provided during the Sweepstakes.  Only the prize(s) set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded.  If, through printing or production error, or for any other reason whatsoever, more prizes are claimed than intended and/or set forth in these Official Rules, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes from all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims. Indemnification; Limitation of Liability: NEITHER SPONSOR, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, NOR THEIR SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED MATERIALS OR TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE PROCESSED LATE OR INCORRECTLY OR ARE LOST DUE TO COMPUTER OR ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION. SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, MANGLED, MISDELIVERED, POSTAGE DUE, ILLEGIBLE, INCOMPLETE OR LATE ENTRIES, TELEPHONE SERVICE OUTAGES, DELAYS, BUSY SIGNALS, EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS AND ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL DIFFICULTIES THAT MAY PREVENT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM ENTERING OR CLAIMING A PRIZE. THIS SWEEPSTAKES OFFER IS BEING MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY THE SPONSOR.  SPONSOR AND SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TECHNICAL, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR TELEPHONE FAILURE OF ANY KIND, LOST OR UNAVAILABLE NETWORK CONNECTIONS OR FRAUD, INCOMPLETE, GARBLED, OR DELAYED COMPUTER TRANSMISSION WHETHER CAUSED BY SPONSOR, USER, OR BY ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR UTILIZED IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR BY ANY TECHNICAL OR HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE PROCESS OF SUBMISSIONS WHICH MAY LIMIT A PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. NEITHER SPONSOR, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, NOR THEIR SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY INCURRED BY WINNER AND GUESTS AS A RESULT OF WINNING. BY ENTERING, PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO RELEASE HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY EACH OF SPONSOR, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER COMPANIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGES, OR CAUSES OR ACTION (HOWEVER NAMED OR DESCRIBED), RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF (I) THE SWEEPSTAKES, (II) PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, AND (III) THE RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE(S) AWARDED HEREIN.  POSSIBLE CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RIGHT OF PUBLICITY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; THREATENED OR ACTUAL INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING DEATH AND DISABILITY; DEFAMATION OR PORTRAYAL IN A FALSE LIGHT (INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL); AND DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF SUCH PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE.  IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES. If for any reason a Participant's entry is confirmed to have been voided or corrupted by any grossly negligent act of the Sponsor, Participant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Sweepstakes, subject to availability and provided that the Sweepstakes has not then expired. CONSTRUCTION AND DISPUTES: Participants waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Official Rules. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any participant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Texas, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein. Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees. Sponsor reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical errors in Sweepstakes materials or these Official Rules. Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN THE FEDERAL OR STATE COURTS LOCATED IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. Privacy: By entering this Sweepstakes, each Participant agrees to Sponsor’s manner of collection, use, retention, and disclosure of Participant’s personal information submitted in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, all names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and birth dates obtained from or provided by Participants. Information collected is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy and any state or federal law. Sponsor's privacy policy can be found at southwest.com Official Rules and Winner’s List: Official Rules and Winner’s List may be obtained by sending e-mail to adam.hernandez@wnco.com. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Communication and Outreach -1PR 2702 Love Field Dr. Dalals, TX 75235   ... View more

The anticipation is rising as fans and teams are on the edge of their seats (and benches) waiting to hear who’s grabbing their beach shoes and who’s packing up for the season. Our elite destination selection committee is hard at work applying the RRPI (Rapid Rewards Performance Index™) algorithm to determine the teams that will soon battle in the brackets for number one. A single remaining bracket spot in our Destination Bracket can only be filled by you—the dedicated fans—so head on over to Twitter to cast your vote and stay tuned for this Sunday when the final bracket is announced. DESTINATION BRACKET SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Eligibility: Sweepstakes open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older and have a valid e-mail address and Facebook® account at the time of entry. Employees of Southwest Airlines Co. (“Sponsor”), its advertising and promotions agencies, and their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their spouses) and individuals living in the same households of such employees are ineligible.  Eligibility is contingent on agreement to, and compliance with, these Official Rules.  Sweepstakes subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  This Sweepstakes is offered in the United States only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. Do not enter this Sweepstakes if you are not located in the United States. To Enter: Sweepstakes runs from March 18, 2016 through April 4, 2016 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The Sweepstakes will consist of four (4) entry periods (each a “Sweepstakes Matchup Period”): First period: March 18, 2016 – March 21, 2016 Second period: March 24, 2016 – March 25, 2016 Third period: April 2, 2016 Fourth period: April 4, 2016 Each Sweepstakes Matchup Period begins at 9:00 a.m. CT and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on the dates listed above. To enter the Sweepstakes, Participants (as defined below) should follow Southwest Airlines® on Facebook via the Official Southwest Airlines Facebook page to receive notice of the Sweepstakes and be directed to the Official Rules on the “Nuts About Southwest” blog. To participate in the Sweepstakes, during each Sweepstakes Matchup Period, go to the Official Southwest Airlines Facebook page and comment on that period’s destination bracket photo showing all the contending destinations for the period.  “Like” or “Love” your destination(s) for that period’s matchup.  Destinations will compete in quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.  The destination winner of each matchup will be determined by the destination with the most comments, by either Like or Love, as indicated on the graphic for that matchup.  Comment must be posted to the Official Southwest Airlines Facebook page in the comments section of the original Sweepstakes Matchup Period post, using the hashtags #DestinationBracket and #Sweepstakes. All entries become property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Incomplete entries are not eligible. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on March 21, 2016, March 25, 2016, April 2, 2016, and April 4, 2016 for the first, second, third, and fourth Sweepstakes Matchup Periods, respectively.  Entries limited to one (1) per person. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.  Participants must use the hashtag #Sweepstakes for entry to be valid.  Questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to Sponsor and not to Facebook. No photocopied, mechanically, or electronically reproduced entries accepted.  Any attempt by any person found to enter or in any way attempt to obtain more than the authorized number of entries will be found to be ineligible, and their entries will be disqualified.  Any eligible individual participating in this Sweepstakes shall be a “Participant.”  Participation must be by the Participant. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Participant, the authorized account holder of the Facebook/email account used to enter the Sweepstakes will be deemed to be the Participant.  Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized Facebook/email account holder.  If the identity of the individual who actually participated in the Sweepstakes cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected individual’s entry will be deemed ineligible. Participants are required to provide truthful information and Sponsor will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent.  Sponsor will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements, and may also delete any entry received from persons under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Drawing: Sponsor will conduct a random drawing for each Sweepstakes Matchup Period. Each eligible entry that predicts a destination matchup winner during a Sweepstakes Matchup Period will be entered into that period’s random drawing.  Entries from each Sweepstakes Matchup Period do not carry over to another Sweepstakes Matchup Period.  The random drawings will occur on the following dates: First period: March 24, 2016 Second period: March 28, 2016 Third period: April 5, 2016 Fourth period: April 7, 2016 Potential winners will be notified via Facebook on or about April 7, 2016.  Potential winner will be asked to contact Sponsor with a given e-mail address provided via Facebook.  Once potential winner and Sponsor make e-mail contact, Sponsor will provide a photo for the potential winner to upload to the Facebook account the user uploaded the photo with in order to validate their account.  Upon validation, potential winner must execute and return the Required Documentation (as defined below) in which he or she agrees to hold Sponsor, Facebook, and each of their parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations, and the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of a prize or participation in the Sweepstakes the Required Documentation will be mailed or e-mailed, based on the potential winner’s preference upon account validation, and must be executed and returned within seven (7) days or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be chosen.  Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received during any Sweepstakes Matchup Period which select a winning destination. Participants need not be present to win. All potential winners are subject to eligibility verification by Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding.  A PARTICIPANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF BEING A WINNER, UNLESS AND UNTIL THE PARTICIPANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED. Prize: There will be fifteen (15) prizes awarded as follows: First period: Eight (8) winners will each be awarded one Southwest® gift card worth $25 Second period: Four (4) winners will each be awarded one Southwest® gift card worth $50 Third period: Two (2) winners will each be awarded one Southwest® gift card worth $100 Fourth period: One (1) winner will be awarded one Southwest® card worth $400 Approximate retail value of all prizes is $1,000. Gift Card Restrictions:  Terms and conditions of the Southwest ® gift card apply.   A Southwest ® gift card is only redeemable at southwest.com, 1-800-I-FLY-SWA, or any Southwest Airlines ticket counter for passenger air travel. Domestic oversized and excess baggage, sales tax, security fees, passenger facilities charges, pet fare, and unaccompanied minor service charge may be paid for with a Southwest ® gift card.  A Southwest ® gift card is not valid for the purchase of Vacation Packages, Cargo, Hotel, Rental Car, Group Tickets, additional Southwest ® gift cards, EarlyBird Check-In, Southwest Airlines Merchandise, international baggage fees, or inflight purchases. Only four (4) total forms of payment including Southwest ® gift card, may be combined per purchase. A Southwest ® gift card is nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash or credit except where required by federal or applicable state law. A Southwest ® gift card is not replaceable if lost, stolen, or destroyed.  A Southwest ® gift card never expires and has no fees. Activation or use of a Southwest ® gift card constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions listed at southwest.com. For full terms and conditionals visit http://www.southwest.com/html/air/products/gift-card-terms-and-conditions.html. To Claim Prize: Winners will be notified as specified above and will be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and, where legal, a Publicity Release (collectively, the “Required Documentation”). If a potential winner cannot be contacted using the information provided or fails to respond to Sponsor’s attempt to notify them of selection within three (3) days; if any notification is returned as undeliverable or yields an error of undeliverable type “bounce back” email (regardless if the message is ultimately delivered to the recipient); if Sponsor is unable to verify potential winner’s eligibility; if potential winner fails to sign and return the Required Documentation within the required time period or fails to comply with these Official Rules; if any prize is returned undeliverable; if a potential winner is unable or unwilling to accept the prize as stated; or if the potential winner cannot be verified as eligible for any other reason, the potential winner is disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected by random drawing from among the eligible entries containing a correct code word.  In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the next received and eligible entry received by Sponsor that is fully compliant with these Official Rules shall be deemed the winner, until the prize is awarded or until four (4) attempts have been made to award the prize and each attempt has failed.  Sponsor will identify each potential winner and verify the potential winner’s eligibility after the end of the Sweepstakes Period.  If unable to verify eligibility, Sponsor will select an alternate potential winner within a reasonable time thereafter.  If applicable, winner’s guest must execute a Liability Release and, where legal, Publicity Release, prior to the issuance of travel documents.  If a guest is under eighteen (18) years of age, a parent or a legal guardian must sign on behalf of such guest and accompany such minor guest. Conditions: Payments of all federal, state, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner.  Winner will be required to sign an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full social security number or the equivalent.  Failure to submit a Form W-9 upon request will result in forfeiture of the prize.  Winnings of $600 or more will be reported to the IRS.  By participating in the Sweepstakes, winner agrees to have his/her name, voice, likeness, photograph, statements, opinions, biographical information and/or Sweepstakes entry used in any advertising or broadcasting material, whether relating to this Sweepstakes or otherwise, in any media, worldwide, now known or hereinafter developed, in perpetuity, without additional notice, payment, or other compensation unless prohibited by law, and, where legal, to sign a publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize.  Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen, mangled, misdelivered, postage due, illegible, incomplete or late entries, telephone service outages, delays, busy signals, equipment malfunctions and any other technological difficulties that may prevent an individual from entering or claiming a prize.  Sponsor, it its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of Sponsor’s website, or otherwise in violation of the Official Rules.  Sponsor further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Sweepstakes if it is not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort.  In such event, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award any applicable prize(s) from the entries submitted before the cancellation, suspension, or modification of the Sweepstakes.  Any attempt to undermine the operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.  Sponsor reserves the right to make changes in the Official Rules, including the substitution of a prize of greater or equivalent value, which will become effective upon announcement.  Failure to comply with the Official Rules may result in Participant’s disqualification solely at the discretion of the Sponsor.  The Sponsor is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Sweepstakes, or in the announcement of a prize.  In any case, the final winner of all prizes will be determined, and prizes will be awarded, within a reasonable time after the end of the Sweepstakes Period, except as agreed between Sponsor and winner.  In the event a prize is mailed to a winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its loss.  Sponsor is not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize.  Sponsor is not responsible if potential winner does not receive his/her prize because erroneous, expired, canceled, fraudulent, or fake information was provided during the Sweepstakes.  Only the prize(s) set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded.  If, through printing or production error, or for any other reason whatsoever, more prizes are claimed than intended and/or set forth in these Official Rules, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes from all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims. Limitation of Liability: NEITHER SPONSOR NOR ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED MATERIALS OR TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE PROCESSED LATE OR INCORRECTLY OR ARE LOST DUE TO COMPUTER OR ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION. WINNER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ON PRIZE AND FOR ANY TRAVEL OR OTHER EXPENSES NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN PRIZE DESCRIPTION. SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR MODIFY SWEEPSTAKES IF FRAUD OR TECHNICAL FAILURE COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AS DETERMINED BY SPONSOR IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. THIS SWEEPSTAKES OFFER IS BEING MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY THE SPONSOR.  SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TECHNICAL, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR TELEPHONE FAILURE OF ANY KIND, LOST OR UNAVAILABLE NETWORK CONNECTIONS OR FRAUD, INCOMPLETE, GARBLED, OR DELAYED COMPUTER TRANSMISSION WHETHER CAUSED BY SPONSOR, USER, OR BY ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR UTILIZED IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR BY ANY TECHNICAL OR HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE PROCESS OF SUBMISSIONS WHICH MAY LIMIT A PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. NEITHER SPONSOR NOR ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY INCURRED BY WINNER AND GUESTS AS A RESULT OF WINNING. BY ENTERING, PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO RELEASE HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY EACH OF SPONSOR,  AND ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER COMPANIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGES, OR CAUSES OR ACTION (HOWEVER NAMED OR DESCRIBED), RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF (I) THE SWEEPSTAKES, (II) PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, AND (III) THE RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE(S) AWARDED HEREIN.  POSSIBLE CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RIGHT OF PUBLICITY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; THREATENED OR ACTUAL INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING DEATH AND DISABILITY; DEFAMATION OR PORTRAYAL IN A FALSE LIGHT (INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL); AND DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF SUCH PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE.  IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES. If for any reason a Participant's entry is confirmed to have been voided or corrupted by any grossly negligent act of the Sponsor, Participant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Sweepstakes, subject to availability and provided that the Sweepstakes has not then expired. CONSTRUCTION AND DISPUTES: Participants waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Official Rules. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any participant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Texas, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein. Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees. Sponsor reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical errors in Sweepstakes materials or these Official Rules. Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN THE FEDERAL OR STATE COURTS LOCATED IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. Privacy: By entering this Sweepstakes, each Participant agrees to Sponsor’s manner of collection, use, retention, and disclosure of Participant’s personal information submitted in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, all names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and birth dates obtained from or provided by Participants. Information collected is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy and any state or federal law. Sponsor's privacy policy can be found at http://www.southwest.com/html/about-southwest/terms-and-conditions/privacy-policy-pol.html. Official Rules and Winner’s List: Official Rules and Winner’s List (when complete) may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Southwest Airlines Co., Emerging Media, P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, Texas 75235-1611. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235. ... View more

One could say that here at Southwest Airlines we wear our Hearts on our sleeves and on our aircraft 365 days of the year. This year, there’s an extra day for us to show our love! We’re challenging travelers to spot the Southwest Heart on our planes, in our airports, on our website, or wherever else you find it for a chance to win roundtrip travel on Southwest Airlines. Share a photo of our Southwest Heart on your Twitter or Instagram (don't forget to use #LeapAtLove and #Contest and mention @SouthwestAir) and you'll be officially entered for a chance to win roundtrip travel on Southwest. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST  OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.  VOID IN PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED. 1. How to Enter the Contest a. Southwest Airlines “Leap at Love Scavenger Hunt” (“Contest”) will begin on or around 2 a.m. CT on Monday, February 29, 2016 and will end on or around 2:00 a.m. CT on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 (“Contest Period”). During the Contest Period, potential Participants must have a Twitter account or an Instagram account and use appropriate tags in their submitted photo as described below. b. Entry Details: Any eligible individual participating in this Contest shall be a “Participant.”  To participate, submit an Instagram® or Twitter photo of the Southwest Heart to the Southwest Airlines Instagram® or Twitter via the handle @SouthwestAir using #LeapAtLove and #Contest. Participants must incorporate @SouthwestAir using #LeapAtLove and #Contest in their entry or the entry will be deemed invalid.  All entries submitted will not be acknowledged or returned. By entering, All entries submitted will not be acknowledged or returned. By entering, and/or claiming any prize, Participant grants Sponsor an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, freely transferable license to use the photo and/or video for all purposes, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised including as may be modified or edited by Sponsor in its sole discretion.  Photos must not be copied.  Entries must be entirely original, and may not violate any third party rights nor use any third-party intellectual property such as copyrights, trademarks, logos, background signs.  Participants acknowledge and agree that their entry does not violate any rights of privacy or publicity and that they have all releases and written consents necessary to permit the exhibition and use of the likeness(es) of all persons appearing in their entry for all purposes as set forth in these Official Rules, without additional compensation. Entries must not disparage; contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, offensive, illegal, or vulgar; or promote bigotry, racism, hatred or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  Any entry that is not compliant with these Official Rules will be deemed void at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.  Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by Southwest Airlines.  Entries must be sent and received during the Contest Period in order to be eligible.  Unintelligible entries; entries with incomplete, invalid, incorrect, or noncurrent information; entries that are counterfeit, damaged, or tampered with in any way; and entries with printing, production, or typographical errors will be disqualified.  Disqualified entries and entries that are late, lost, damaged, misdirected, stolen, or not delivered are not the responsibility of the Sponsor.  Sponsor is not responsible if a potential winner does not receive his or her prize because erroneous, expired, canceled, fraudulent, or fake information was provided during Contest. Mis-delivered, delayed, or not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties or other technological glitches. By entering this Contest, you give your full and unconditional agreement to abide by these Official Rules.  All decisions related to, as well as interpretation of, these Official Rules by Sponsor shall be final and binding. By entering this Contest, you agree to abide by these Official Rules and acknowledge that this Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Twitter. c. Limit one entry per person and per Twitter or Instagram account. Any attempt by any person to use multiple Twitter or Instagram accounts to enter, or in any other way attempt to obtain more than the authorized number of entries will be found to be ineligible, and their entries will be disqualified. Participation must be by the Participant.  In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Participant, the authorized account holder of the Twitter or Instagram account used to enter will be deemed to be the Participant.  Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized Twitter or Instagram account holder.  If the identity of the individual who actually participated in the Contest cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected individual’s entry will be deemed ineligible. 2. Eligibility Restrictions a. The contest is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and the age of majority in their place of residence and have a valid e-mail address and an Instagram or Twitter account as of February 29, 2016. Eligibility is contingent on agreement to, and compliance with, these Official Rules. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited or restricted by law. The Contest is offered only in the United States.  Employees of Southwest Airlines, members of its immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their spouses), and individuals living in the same households of such employees are ineligible to enter or win. b. Only one winner per household is permitted in any Contest administered by Southwest Airlines. c. Participants are required to provide truthful information and Southwest will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent. Southwest Airlines will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements, and Southwest Airlines may also delete any entry received from persons under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Prizes a. One (1) First Place Prize: Winner will receive roundtrip air travel on Southwest Airlines in the form of two Southwest flight e-passes. Each Southwest flight e-pass is valid for one-way travel on Southwest-operated, published, scheduled service in the United States.  Air travel is subject to Southwest Airlines terms and conditions; certain restrictions may apply.  The Southwest flight e-pass will bear the date of issue and the date of expiration. Expiration dates will not be extended, and travel must be completed on or before the expiration date. The Southwest flight e-pass is not valid on interline or codeshare service. The Southwest flight e-pass is non-refundable and is not redeemable for cash or credit. The Southwest flight e-pass will not be replaced for any reason, including, without limitation, if lost, stolen, or fraudulently used. The Southwest flight e-pass is non-transferrable and cannot be sold to a third party. Sale, auction, or re-tendering of the Southwest flight e-pass for money or otherwise is strictly prohibited. The Southwest flight e-pass may not be used for promotional purposes unless previously approved by Southwest. Any suspected fraud, misrepresentation, misuse, abuse, or violation of the Southwest flight e-pass rules and regulations may result in cancellation of the Southwest flight e-pass(es). Southwest flight e-pass holders are required to be nineteen (19) years of age or older and a legal U.S. resident. However, the recipient of a Southwest flight e-pass may arrange travel for another person if done without selling or bartering a Southwest flight e-pass.  Air transportation by Southwest Airlines is subject to Southwest Airlines’ Passenger Contract of Carriage set out at http://www.southwest.com/assets/pdfs.corporate-commitments/contract-of-carriage.pdf.  If the winner does not live in a city served by Southwest Airlines, he/she is responsible for transportation to the nearest airport served by Southwest Airlines.  Winner is responsible for booking all travel.  Travel is based on seat availability.  Seats on any desired flight are not guaranteed.  Winner is responsible for obtaining all required travel documents. Winner must have valid government-issued photo identification at the time of travel. Approximate total prize value is $400.00. Ticket must be used in its entirety by 12/31/16 . All other expenses, not specifically mentioned herein are the sole responsibility of the Winner.  Prizes must be accepted as awarded without substitution, and are not, in whole or in part, assignable, transferable, or available for resale. No prize substitutions, cash equivalent, or transfer of prizes permitted except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Prize subject to availability and the Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award a prize of greater or equal value if the advertised prize is unavailable.  If any winner cannot travel on dates specified by Sponsor, winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner selected.  All other costs not specifically stated herein, including, but not limited to, taxes, meals, tips and ground transportation, are the responsibility of the winner.  Taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner.  Sponsor reserves the right to remove or to deny entry to winner and/or guest if he/she engages in a disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person during their trip.  In the event that a prize is mailed to the winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its loss. Sponsor is not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize.  Only the prizes set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded.  If, through printing or production error, or for any other reason whatsoever, more prizes are claimed than intended and/or set forth in these Official Rules, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes from all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims.  Winners will be required to sign an official Assignment of rights in their winning Collage to Sponsor prior to be eligible to receive any prize. Selection of Winner Decisions of judges with respect to the Contest are final.  All potential winners are subject to eligibility verification by Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding.  A PARTICIPANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF BEING A WINNER, UNLESS AND UNTIL THE PARTICIPANT'S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED. a. The winner of the Great Southwest Scavenger Hunt will be selected by a Southwest Airlines panel of judges from the Communication & Strategic Outreach department. The judges will be judging on the following qualities: Creativity and Originality: 20% Accuracy: 25 % Southwest Appeal: 35% entry should reflect our Culture. Rules: 20% Read and complied with the official rules. b. Odds of winning depend on how well your entry reflects the judging criteria, as well as the total number of eligible entries received. c. Winner need not be present to win. d. Potential winner notification will be made on or around March 5, 2016 by Southwest Airlines via Instagram or Twitter. The potential winner will be asked to contact Southwest with a given e-mail address provided via comment on the entrant’s Instagram or Twitter entry. It is the responsibility of the winning Participants to contact Southwest via the email address provided in order to collect their prize.  Once potential winner and Southwest make e-mail contact, Southwest will provide a photo for the potential winner to upload to the Instagram or Twitter account in order to validate their account. Once the validation occurs, potential winners must execute and return any required affidavit of eligibility and/or liability/publicity release in which they agree to hold Southwest Airlines, Twitter, Facebook, and each of their parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations, and the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from use or misuse of a prize or participation in the Contest. If a potential winner cannot be contacted using the information provided or fails to respond to Sponsor’s attempt to notify them of selection within five (5) business days; if any notification is returned as undeliverable or yields an error or undeliverable type “bounce back” email (regardless if the message is ultimately delivered to the recipient); if the potential winner fails to sign and return the Affidavits or any other required release or documentation or fails to comply with these Official Rules; if any prize is returned as undeliverable; if a potential winner is unable or unwilling to accept the prize as stated; or if the potential winner cannot be verified as eligible for any other reason, the potential winner is disqualified and an alternate may be chosen. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the next received and eligible Collage entry received by Sponsor that is fully compliant with these Official Rules shall be deemed the winner, until the prize is awarded or until four (4) attempts have been made to award the prize and each attempt has failed.  Sponsor will identify each potential winner and verify the potential winner’s eligibility after the end of the Contest Period.  If unable to verify eligibility, Sponsor will select any alternate potential winner within a reasonable time thereafter. Affidavits will be mailed or emailed based on the potential winner’s preference beginning March 4, 2016.  Affidavits must be executed and returned within seven (7) days or prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be chosen. 5. Conditions a. Payments of all federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winners. Winners may be required to sign an IRS Form W-9 or the equivalent. b. By participating in the Contest, the winner agrees to have their name, voice, likeness, photograph, statements, opinions, biographical information, and/or Contest entry used in any advertising or broadcasting material, whether relating to this Contest or otherwise, in any media, worldwide, now known or hereinafter developed, in perpetuity, without additional notice, payment, or other compensation unless prohibited by law, and, where legal, to sign a publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize. c. Southwest Airlines is not responsible for lost, stolen, mangled, miss-delivered, postage due, illegible, incomplete or late entries, telephone service outages, delays, busy signals, equipment malfunctions, and any other technological difficulties that may prevent an individual from entering or claiming a prize. d. Southwest Airlines in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process or the operation of Southwest Airlines website, or who are otherwise in violation of these rules. It further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Contest if it is not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, or technical failures of any sort. In such event, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation to award any applicable prize(s) from the entries submitted before the cancelation, suspension, or modification of the Contest. Any attempt to undermine the operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. e. Sponsor reserves the right to make changes in the rules of the Contest, including the substitution of a prize of greater or equivalent value, which will become effective upon announcement. f. Failure to comply with the Contest rules may result in a contestant’s disqualification solely at the discretion of the Sponsor. g. The Sponsor is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Contest, or in the announcement of a prize. h. Copies of the written Contest rules and a list of the winner (when complete) are available during regular business hours at Southwest Airlines, Emerging Media P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235-1611. For a winners list, send a self-addressed return envelope, after March 1, 2016. All requests must be received by March 15, 2016. 6. Limitation of Liability NEITHER SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., NOR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN ANY CONTEST RELATED MATERIALS; OR TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE PROCESSED LATE OR INCORRECTLY OR ARE LOST DUE TO COMPUTER OR ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION.  WINNER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ON PRIZE AND FOR ANY OTHER EXPENSES NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN PRIZE DESCRIPTION.  SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR MODIFY CONTEST IF FRAUD OR TECHNICAL FAILURE COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTEST AS DETERMINED BY SPONSOR IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. THIS CONTEST OFFER IS BEING MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY THE SPONSOR.  SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TECHNICAL, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR TELEPHONE FAILURES OF ANY KIND; LOST OR UNAVAILABLE NETWORK CONNECTIONS OR FRAUD; INCOMPLETE, GARBLED, OR DELAYED COMPUTER TRANSMISSION WHETHER CAUSED BY SPONSOR, USER, OR BY ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR UTILIZED IN THE CONTEST OR BY ANY TECHNICAL OR HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE PROCESS OF SUBMISSIONS WHICH MAY LIMIT A PARTICIPANT’S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST. PARTICIPANTS ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE CAUSED, OR CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED BY PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST OR USE, MISUSE OR REDEMPTION OF ANY PRIZE/OFFER. BY ENTERING, PARTICIPANT AGREES TO RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, AND INDEMNIFY EACH OF SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., AND ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AND AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSE OR DOMESTIC PARTNER, PARENTS, SIBLINGS, CHILDREN, AND ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SPOUSES OR DOMESTIC PARTNERS) AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF EACH SUCH INDIVIDUAL, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION (HOWEVER NAMED OR DESCRIBED), RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF (I) THE CONTEST, (II) PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST, AND (III) THE RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZES/OFFERS AWARDED HEREIN.  POSSIBLE CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RIGHT OF PUBLICITY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; THREATENED OR ACTUAL INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING DEATH AND DISABILITY; DEFAMATION OR PORTRAYAL IN A FALSE LIGHT (INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL); AND DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF SUCH PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE.  IN NO EVENT WILL RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS CONTEST. If for any reason a Participant's entry is confirmed to have been voided or corrupted by any grossly negligent act of the Sponsor, Participant’s sole remedy is another entry in the contest, subject to availability and provided that contest has not then expired.  Sponsor is in no way responsible for any injury related to any Participant when traveling to and from any photo hunt location in order to receive a prize. If a Participant is unable to travel safely to any photo hunt location, move from location to location, or safely participate, then Participant should not enter the Contest. 7. Construction and Disputes Participants waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Official Rules.  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any Participant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Texas, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas.  Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorney’s fees.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.  Sponsor reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical errors in contest materials or these Official Rules.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN THE FEDERAL OR STATE COURTS LOCATED IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. 8. Privacy By entering this Contest, each Participant agrees to Sponsor’s manner of collection, use, retention, and disclosure of Participant’s personal information submitted in connection with the Contest, including without limitation, all names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and birth dates obtained from or provided by Participants.  Information collected from is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy and any state or federal law.  Sponsor’s privacy policy can be found at www.southwest.com/html/about-southwest/terms-and-conditions/privacy-policy-pol.html. 9. Sponsor Southwest Airlines Co., Emerging Media, P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235-1611   ... View more

“Seek out organizations where your skills are celebrated.” It takes a lot of spirit to pitch Mark Cuban, but tenacity is a quality Sherisse Hawkins has in spades. The loyal A-List Preferred Customer appeared on Shark Tank last year to show off her digital publishing concept of embedding dynamic content into text. Running her Denver-based company, Sherisse flies coast to coast, and she trusts Southwest to deliver her to her destination whether it’s for business or pleasure. Low fares might have brought her to Southwest, but it’s the ease of travel (and the honey-roasted peanuts!) that keep her coming back.    Why Southwest “The snacks, obviously! Southwest is the most genuinely service-oriented company I engage with regularly. The fact that they still feed you in this cost-cutting market proves that.” Memorable Moment “My husband left his new iPhone at the gate. It was returned a few weeks later with a hilarious poem from the Southwest crew.” Career Advice “Everyone has unique talents and strengths. Seek out organizations where your skills are celebrated, not just tolerated.” Travel Tip “Take one less thing than you think you need. I promise you won’t miss it.”   ... View more

Rudolph and Santa Claus aren’t the only ones spreading holiday cheer this year! In the spirit of the holiday season, The Container Store and Southwest Employees have teamed up again to bring back free gift wrapping services to seven different airports. Customers who are traveling through Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco, or Seattle should be on the lookout for Santa’s other little helpers from The Container Store on Wednesday, December 23, from 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a complimentary gift wrapping. Not traveling with us that particular Wednesday? You can still participate in the holiday cheer. Grab your scissors, tape and best roll of wrapping paper because it’s about to be a Wrap-Off! We’re partnering with our friends at The Container Store and taking to our social media channels to crown one holiday gift wrapper supreme. Your wrapping could win you the gift of destination! Simply follow Southwest Airlines on our social channels (Instagram and Twitter), and on December 23, Southwest will ask our followers to be creative and share their best wrap jobs and upload to Instagram or Twitter. Be sure to include @SouthwestAir and the #Wrapoff and #Contest hashtags with your Instagram or Twitter photo so we will be sure to include your entry.  Feel free to share your photos on Facebook too, however make sure your official entry is via Instagram or Twitter.   We’ll be looking for the most creative and entertaining post! Not a part of Instagram or Twitter yet?  Don’t worry; sign up today and start following @SouthwestAir.  Keep in mind Southwest Airlines and The Container Store Employees are not eligible to enter.  Be sure to read the full rules and regulations below. And as the most festive day gets closer and closer, please remember a few of these helpful tips while travelling during the most popular time of year for TSA agents. Do not forget to arrive early! Pack your patience in your bags that fly free and remember Santa is always watching. Please leave those wonderful gifts unwrapped for screening purposes in both carry-on and checked luggage. Have a wonderful holiday season and safe travels!   “#WrapOff Contest” Contest (“Contest”) Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.  VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO, AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Eligibility Restrictions The Contest is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 19 years of age or older and the age of majority in their place of residence and have a valid e-mail address and an Instagram® or Twitter® account as of December 22, 2015. Eligibility is contingent on agreement to, and compliance with, these Official Rules. Employees of Southwest Airlines Co. (“Southwest Airlines”), The Container Store (“Container Store”) (collectively, “Sponsor”), and the members of their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their spouses) and individuals living in the same households of such employees are ineligible to enter or win.  The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Only one (1) entry per household and per Instagram or Twitter account is permitted during the Contest Period (as defined below).   Any eligible individual participating in this Contest shall be a “Participant.” Participants are required to provide truthful information and Sponsor will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent. Sponsor will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements, and Sponsor may delete any entry received from persons under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. How to Enter the Contest The Contest will begin at 9:30 AM a.m. CT on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 and will end at 11 p.m. CT on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 (“Contest Period”). During the Contest Period, potential participants must have an Instagram or Twitter account and use the appropriate tags in their submitted photos and/or videos as described below. This Contest consists of one (1) challenge during the Contest Period. During the Contest Period, potential participants will have to follow Southwest Airlines on Instagram via the handle @SouthwestAir, and/or Twitter via the handle @SouthwestAir. To participate in the Contest, you may enter via the following method: Submit an Instagram or Twitter photo and/or Instagram or Twitter video featuring a photo of a wrapped gift with a tweet or Instagram message via the Southwest Airlines Instagram/Twitter handle @SouthwestAir using the hashtags “#WrapOff” and “#Contest.”  Participants may also share all Contest Instagram or Twitter photos and/or videos on Facebook®, but will not be judged from that channel.  All entries submitted will become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. By entering and/or claiming any prize, Participant grants Sponsor an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, freely transferable license to use the photo and/or video for all purposes, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including as may be modified or edited by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Photos and videos must not be copied.  Entries must be entirely original, and may not violate any third party rights nor use any third-party intellectual property such as copyrights, trademarks, logos or background signs.  Participants acknowledge and agree that their entry does not violate any rights of privacy or publicity and that they have all releases and written consents necessary to permit the exhibition and use of the likeness(es) of all persons appearing in a photo for all purposes as set forth in these Official Rules, without additional compensation.  Winners will be required to sign an official assignment of rights in their winning photo (“Assignment”) to Sponsor prior to being eligible to receive any prize.  Entries must not disparage; contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, offensive, illegal, or vulgar; or promote bigotry, racism, hatred or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  Any entry that is not compliant with these Official Rules will be deemed void at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.  Entries must be sent and received during the Contest Period in order to be eligible.  Unintelligible entries; entries with incomplete, invalid, incorrect, or noncurrent information; entries that are counterfeit, damaged, or tampered with in any way; and entries with printing, production, or typographical errors will be disqualified.  Disqualified entries and entries that are late, lost, damaged, misdirected, stolen, or not delivered are not the responsibility of the Sponsor.  Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited.  Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor.  Sponsor’s computer is the official time keeping device for the Contest.  Sponsor is not responsible for entries misdelivered, delayed, or not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties or other technological glitches.  By entering this Contest, you give your full and unconditional agreement to abide by these Official Rules and acknowledge that this Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Any person found using multiple Instagram or Twitter accounts to enter will be found to be ineligible. Participation must be by the Participant. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Participant, the authorized account holder of the Instagram or Twitter account used to enter the Contest will be deemed to be the Participant.  Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized Instagram or Twitter account holder.  If the identity of the individual who actually participated in the Contest cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected individual’s entry will be deemed ineligible. Selection of Winners: This is a contest of skill. Your chances of winning depend on how well your entry reflects the judging criteria, as compared to the other entries in the Contest. The judges will be judging on the following qualities: * Creativity and Originality of the post  60% * Southwest and/or Container Store Appeal (post should reflect fun Culture and Fun-LUVing Attitude): 25% * Rules (must have read and complied with the Official Rules): 15% The top Contest submissions will be selected by a panel of judges provided by Sponsor, whose decisions are binding and final. Participants need not be present to win. All potential winners are subject to eligibility verification by Sponsor. A PARTICIPANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF BEING A PRIZE WINNER, UNLESS AND UNTIL THE PARTICIPANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED.  In the event of a tie, the submission with the highest score in the “Southwest and/or Container Store Appeal” category will win. Potential winner notification will be made on Dec. 24th by Sponsor via Instagram or Twitter, depending on where the entry was received. The potential winner will be asked to contact Sponsor with a given e-mail address provided via comment on the Participant’s Instagram entry, or via reply to the Participant’s Twitter entry. Once potential winner and Sponsor make e-mail contact, Sponsor will provide a photo for the potential winner to upload to the Instagram or Twitter account the user uploaded the photo with in order to validate their Instagram or Twitter account. Upon validation, potential winners must execute and return the Assignment and any required affidavit of eligibility and/or liability/publicity release (collectively, the “Required Documentation”) in which they agree to hold Sponsor, Instagram or Twitter, and each of their parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations, and the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from use or misuse of a prize or participation in the Contest. Beginning Friday, December 30, 2015, Required Documentation will be mailed or emailed based on the potential winner’s preference, and must be executed and returned within seven (7) days or prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be chosen. If a potential winner cannot be contacted using the information provided or fails to respond to Sponsor’s attempt to notify them of selection within five (5) business days; if any notification is returned as undeliverable or yields an error of undeliverable type “bounce back” email (regardless if the message is ultimately delivered to the recipient); if the potential winner is unable to validate his or her account, fails to sign and return the Required Documentation within the required time period, or fails to comply with these Official Rules; if any prize is returned as undeliverable; if potential winner is unable or unwilling to accept the prize as stated; or if the winner cannot be verified as eligible for any other reason, the potential winner is disqualified and an alternate winner may be chosen. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the next received and eligible photo entry received by Sponsor that is fully compliant with these Official Rules shall be deemed the winner, until the prize is awarded or until four (4) attempts have been made to award the prize and each attempt has failed.  Sponsor will identify each potential winner and verify the potential winner’s eligibility after the end of the Contest Period.  If unable to verify eligibility, Sponsor will select any alternate potential winner within a reasonable time thereafter. Prizes: Grand Prize: The winner will receive (1) two Southwest flight e-passes valid for one-way travel on Southwest operated, published and scheduled service. Flight e-passes can be combined for roundtrip travel and are valid only in the United States its territories and its possessions, including Puerto Rico and (2) a $50 Container Store gift merchandise Store More Card. Approximate retail value of Grand Prize: $450. Terms and conditions of the Southwest® flight e-passes apply.    Each e-pass will bear the date of issue and the date of expiration. Expiration dates will not be extended, and travel must be completed on or before the expiration date.  Each Southwest flight e-pass is valid for one-way travel on Southwest-operated, published, scheduled service in the United States, its territories and its possessions, including Puerto Rico.  The Southwest flight e-pass is not valid on interline or codeshare service. The Southwest flight e-pass is non-refundable and is not redeemable for cash or credit. The Southwest flight e-pass will not be replaced for any reason, including, without limitation, if lost, stolen, or fraudulently used. The Southwest flight e-pass is non-transferrable and cannot be sold to a third party. Sale, auction, or re-tendering of the Southwest flight e-pass for money or otherwise is strictly prohibited. The Southwest flight e-pass may not be used for promotional purposes unless previously approved by Southwest.  Any suspected fraud, misrepresentation, misuse, abuse or violation of the Southwest flight e-pass Rules and Regulations may result in cancellation of the Southwest flight e-pass(es).  Southwest flight e-pass holders are required to be nineteen (19) years of age or older and a legal U.S. resident. Air transportation by Southwest Airlines Co. ("Southwest") is subject to Southwest Airlines' Passenger Contract of Carriage ("Contract of Carriage") set out at http://www.southwest.com/assets/pdfs/corporate-commitments/contract-of-carriage.pdf. Terms and conditions of the Container Store merchandise Store More Card:   The Winner will receive one (1) merchandise Store More Card redeemable for merchandise at The Container Store valued at fifty dollars ($50) (the “Card”).  The Card is redeemable for future purchases in any of The Container Store retail locations or online at containerstore.com for merchandise only.  The Card is subject to terms listed on its back and the Card is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.  Sponsor makes no representation or warranties concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prizes awarded. No prize substitutions, cash equivalent, or transfer of prizes permitted except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Prize subject to availability and the Sponsor, its sole discretion, reserves the right to award a prize of greater or equal value if the advertised prize is unavailable. In the event that a prize or prize certificate is mailed to the winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its loss. Sponsor is not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize or prize certificate. Sponsor is not responsible if a potential winner does not receive his or her prize because erroneous, expired, canceled, fraudulent, or fake information was provided during the Contest.  Only the prize(s) set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded.  If, through printing or production error, or for any other reason whatsoever, more prizes are claimed than intended and/or set forth in these Official Rules, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes from all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims. Conditions Payments of all federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winners. Winners may be required to sign an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full social security number or the equivalent. Failure to submit a Form W-9 upon request will result in forfeiture of the prize.  Winnings over $600 will be reported to the IRS. By participating in the Contest, the winners agree to have their name, voice, likeness, photograph, statements, opinions, biographical information, and/or Contest entry used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this Contest or otherwise, in any media, worldwide, now known or hereinafter developed, in perpetuity, without additional notice, payment, or other compensation unless prohibited by law, and, where legal, to sign an Assignment and publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen, mangled, miss-delivered, postage due, illegible, incomplete or late entries, telephone service outages, delays, busy signals, equipment malfunctions and any other technological difficulties that may prevent an individual from entering or claiming a prize. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of Sponsor’s website, or otherwise in violation of the Official Rules. Sponsor further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Contest if it is not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort. In such event, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award any applicable prize(s) from the entries submitted before the cancellation, suspension, or modification of the Contest.  Any attempt to undermine the operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and should such attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsors reserve the right to make changes in the rules of the Contest, including the substitution of a prize of greater or equivalent value, which will become effective upon announcement. Failure to comply with the Official Rules may result in a Participant’s disqualification solely at the discretion of the Sponsor. The Sponsor is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Contest, or in the announcement of a prize. Copies of the written Official Rules and a list of winners (when complete) may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Southwest Airlines Co., Emerging Media, P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235-1611. All requests must be received by January 24, 2016. Limitations on Liability NEITHER SPONSOR NOR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED MATERIALS OR TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE PROCESSED LATE OR INCORRECTLY OR ARE LOST DUE TO COMPUTER OR ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION.  WINNER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ON PRIZE AND FOR ANY OTHER EXPENSES NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN PRIZE DESCRIPTION.  SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR MODIFY CONTEST IF FRAUD OR TECHNICAL FAILURE COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTEST AS DETERMINED BY SPONSOR IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. THIS CONTEST OFFER IS BEING MADE EXCLUSIVELY BY THE SPONSOR.  SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TECHNICAL, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR TELEPHONE FAILURES OF ANY KIND; LOST OR UNAVAILABLE NETWORK CONNECTIONS OR FRAUD; INCOMPLETE, GARBLED, OR DELAYED COMPUTER TRANSMISSION WHETHER CAUSED BY SPONSOR, USER, OR BY ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR UTILIZED IN THE CONTEST OR BY ANY TECHNICAL OR HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE PROCESS OF SUBMISSIONS WHICH MAY LIMIT A PARTICIPANT’S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST. PARTICIPANTS ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE CAUSED, OR CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED, BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS CONTEST, REDEMPTION OF ANY PRIZE, AND USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE. BY ENTERING, PARTICIPANT AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, AND INDEMNIFY EACH OF SPONSOR AND ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (SPOUSE OR DOMESTIC PARTNER, PARENTS, SIBLINGS, CHILDREN, AND ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SPOUSES OR DOMESTIC PARTNERS) AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, AND ANY OTHER COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION (HOWEVER NAMED OR DESCRIBED), WITH RESPECT TO OR ARISING OUT OF (i) PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST, (ii) THE RECEIPT OF THE PRIZES, AND/OR (iii) USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZES AWARDED HEREIN.  POSSIBLE CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RIGHT OF PUBLICITY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; THREATENED OR ACTUAL INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING DEATH AND DISABILITY; DEFAMATION OR PORTRAYAL IN A FALSE LIGHT (INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL); AND DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF SUCH PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE.  IN NO EVENT WILL RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INLUDING DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS CONTEST. If for any reason a Participant’s entry is confirmed to have been voided or corrupted by any grossly negligent act of the Sponsor, Participant’s sole remedy is another entry into the Contest, subject to availability and provided that this Contest has not then expired. Construction and Disputes Participants waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Official Rules.  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any Participant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Texas, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas.  Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.  Sponsor reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical errors in Contest materials or these Official Rules.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not be a waiver of that provision. THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN THE FEDERAL OR STATE COURTS LOCATED IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS. Privacy By entering this Contest, each Participant agrees to Sponsor’s manner of collection, use, retention, and disclosure of Participant’s personal information submitted in connection with the Contest, including without limitation, all names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and birth dates obtained from and provided by Participants.  Information collected from Participants is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy and any state or federal law.  Sponsor’s privacy policy can be found at www.southwest.com/html/about-southwest/terms-and-conditions/privacy-policy-pol.html. Sponsors Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235 and The Container Store, 500 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell, TX 75019         ... View more

“You must be very patient, very persistent. The world isn’t going to shower gold coins on you just because you have a good idea. You’re going to have to work like crazy to bring that idea to the attention of people.” ­–Herb Kelleher   National Small Business Week reminds Southwest of its humble beginnings when we served only three cities and sold a plane just to cover costs. Southwest understands it sometimes takes a while to get off the ground, so we support the Warrior Spirit of local entrepreneurs the best way we can – by maintaining low-fares and expanding our route map to the places Customers, and their businesses, need and want to fly. In fact, Southwest Airlines was recognized as the 2013 American Brand Excellence award winner for best serving the travel needs of emerging businesses. We applaud our Loyal Customers who use Southwest to make their business dream a reality. Throughout the years, Spirit Magazine has highlighted such innovative small business owners and how Southwest connects them to customers, investors and even their families after long trips away.  Some may tell you the sky’s the limit, but we believe that for the entrepreneurs, small business owners and artisans, it’s just the beginning! Our Favorite Freedom Stories: Darren Hill, WebLinc Mark Bergman, The Bergman Companies David Nevins, Nevins & Associates ... View more

Though we all come from different backgrounds and corners of the world, we all seem to share one thing – a LUV of Fun!  Whether we’re working behind the scenes at Headquarters or serving Customers in the terminals and in the sky, a Fun-LUVing personality is part of our job description. In honor of January 28th being “National Have Fun at Work Day”, here are some of the top ways we try not to take ourselves too seriously in the workplace. 1. Lots of companies urge their employees to stay healthy and exercise regularly—we get our workouts with our version of tug-o-wars in honor of Texas-Oklahoma Red River Rivalry weekend. Wonder who ended up pulling through? 2. Hanging out with mom or dad out on “Take Your Kid to Work Day” doesn’t always mean paperwork and meetings.      3. There are a lot of ways we could spread the word about no baggage fees, but we just can’t contain our excitement. Don’t be surprised if you see any of these Fun-LUVing guys loading luggage on your next Southwest flight. 4. We pride ourselves in not taking life too seriously, and holidays seem to be the perfect excuse to show off our silly sides. 5. Forget elevator music – we prefer live music at 35,000 feet. We bring back stage to center sta…-er-…aisle with artists like Plain White T’s, Gavin DeGraw, A Great Big World and more. 6. We’ll admit that we are children at heart who like to play just as much. We were all lining up for pictures and video games when Mario paid a visit to airports across the nation. 7. CEO Gary Kelly might take top prize for Fun-LUVing when it comes to his unparalleled dedication to Halloween festivities. 8. We’ve always thought of our Employees as Pros, and in the case of our Trading Places events, the Pros become our Employees!  From having the Orlando Magic mascot marshal airplanes to allowing the Phoenix Suns to scan boarding passes, we give professional athletes a taste of life as a Southwest Employee, and everyone gets to feel the LUV.   9. While these professional athletes are holding down the terminals, we have time for things like this ... And this ... 10. Most importantly, we LUV giving back to our communities. Whether it’s participating in environmental initiatives, granting wishes,  or honoring our veterans, our Servant Hearts find Fun in everything we do.      ... View more