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The official Southwest Airlines Instagram page (@southwestair) has reached the exciting milestone of 1 million followers, and to celebrate, we're giving our followers the chance to win a grand prize of 1 MILLION Rapid Rewards points! (Does not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight).   But that's not all. In addition to one lucky grand prize winner receiving 1 million Rapid Rewards points, five additional winners will each receive a $500 Southwest gift card!   Here's how to enter: Like our Instagram post announcing the sweeps, published on July 1, 2024 Comment on the post with hashtags #OneMillionSWA and #Sweepstakes, and tag a friend Make sure you're following @southwestair on Instagram! Winners will be randomly selected on July 16 and DM’d from @southwestair. See Official Rules and Privacy Policy below. Good luck!  One Million Southwest Airlines® Instagram Followers Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) Official Rules   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID IN ALASKA, PUERTO RICO, AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Eligibility:  Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Alaska) who are eighteen (18) years of age or older and have  valid email, Instagram, and Rapid Rewards® accounts at the time of entry. It is free to enroll in Rapid Rewards (to enroll, visit www.southwest.com/enroll).  Rapid Rewards accounts are subject to its Rules & Regulations.  Employees of Southwest Airlines Co. (“S “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 and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.  Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.  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 starts on July 1, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) and ends on July 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT (“Sweepstakes Period”).  During the Sweepstakes Period, potential participants must have an Instagram account and use appropriate tags in their submitted comments as described below. To enter the Sweepstakes, (1) “like” Southwest’s Instagram post announcing the Sweepstakes, (2) “comment” on the post, tagging a friend’s Instagram handle, and (3) “follow” Southwest Airlines® on Instagram via the Official Southwest Airlines account (@SouthwestAir).  Entries must be posted to the Official Southwest Airlines account using the hashtags #Sweepstakes and #OneMillionSWA for entries to be valid.  Your like, follow, and comment with hashtags together are your submission (“Submission”).     All entries become property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Incomplete entries are not eligible. Individuals who do not follow all of the instructions, provide the required information in their registration, and/or abide by these Official Rules or other instructions of Sponsor may be disqualified.  Entries must be received by July 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT to be eligible. 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 Instagram. To participate, you will need to have an Instagram account.  Posting on Instagram requires a mobile device and therefore message and data rates may apply.  If entering via a mobile device and using your wireless carrier’s network, standard data charges from your wireless carrier may apply.  Your Instagram account settings must be set to “unprotected” or “public” so that the Participant’s Submission is viewable by Sponsor. Creating an Instagram account is free but is subject to the applicable terms of conditions and privacy policy. By posting your Submission, you agree that it conforms to the guidelines and content restrictions below and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission and disqualify you from the Sweepstakes if it believes your Submission fails to conform. Guidelines: Submission must be in a format acceptable to the applicable social media channel. Submission must contain the promotional hashtags. Submission caption must be in English. The Submission must not contain any music. Submission must be the original work of the participant and may not include content created by a third party such as images or artwork. Any person other than the participant included in Submission must have expressly authorized the participant to display their image or likeness. If requested, Participant must be able to provide such permissions or proof in a form acceptable to Sponsor. Submission may not contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including, but not limited to, privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement. Submission may not depict any person who is under the age of nineteen (19).  Submission must NOT include images of third parties/people, who have not expressly authorized entrant to display their image or likeness. Submission must NOT contain material which is (or promote activities which are) sexually explicit, obscene, pornographic, violent (e.g., relating to murder, cruelty, abuse, etc.), discriminatory (based on race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age), illegal (e.g. underage drinking, substance abuse, computer hacking, etc.), offensive, threatening, profane, or harassing or which is otherwise inappropriate in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, nor may image contain any derogatory references to Sponsor or any other person or entity. Submission must not contain or transmit any materials that contain software viruses or other computer code, files or programs designed to impair, limit, interfere with or cause harm to any communications network operated by the Sponsor or the computers of any individual or entity participating in or otherwise associated with the Sweepstakes. Submission may not contain personally identifiable information about the participant or any other person, such as last name, address, phone number, email address or any contact information. Submission may not portray a dangerous stunt. The Submission cannot have been submitted previously in a promotion of any kind.   Permissions:  Participant must have permission from any recognizable individuals who appear in the Submission to use their names and likenesses in the Submission and to grant the rights set forth herein. Minors may not be included in a Submission with a photo or video. If requested, Participant must be able to provide such permissions or proof in a form acceptable to Sponsor. No photocopied, mechanically, or electronically reproduced entries accepted.  Automated entries are prohibited, and any use of automated devices will cause disqualification.  Entrants may not enter with multiple email addresses nor may entrants use any other device or artifice to enter multiple times or as multiple entrants.  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 all as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.  Any eligible individual participating in this Sweepstakes shall be a “Participant.”  Participation must be by the Participant. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email/Instagram account.  In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Participant, the authorized account holder of the email/Instagram account used to enter the Sweepstakes will be deemed to be the Participant.  “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned an account by the organization which is responsible for assigning such accounts or the account associated with the submitted email address.  Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized email/Instagram 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. Drawing: On or about July 16, 2024, a random drawing from all eligible entries received will be conducted by Sponsor to select one (1) grand prize Sweepstakes winner and five (5) secondary prize Sweepstakes winners. 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.  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: One (1) grand prize winner will receive one million (1,000,000) Southwest Rapid Rewards® points (subject to the Rapid Rewards Restrictions set forth below). Five (5) secondary prize winners will each receive a $500 Southwest® gift card (subject to the Gift Card Restrictions set forth below). Approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the grand prize is $12,048.  ARV of each secondary prize is $500.  Total ARV of all prizes is $14,548.  ARV is as of the date of printing these Official Rules.  The difference in value of prize as stated herein and value at time of prize notification, if any, will not be awarded.  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.  Prize must be accepted as awarded or prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Once the winner accepts the prize and returns all Required Documentation (as defined below) to Sponsor, winner is solely responsible for payment of taxes, if any, for the entire prize awarded, even if, for any reason, the winner does not use the entire prize.  If the winner chooses to bring less than the allotted number of guests, the prize will be awarded in increments suitable for the actual number of participants with no substitute prize or compensation provided to the 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 substitute a prize or portion of a prize of greater or equal value if the advertised prize is unavailable.  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 eight (8) weeks after the potential winner has been verified by Sponsor and Participant has been notified that verification is complete.  Rapid Rewards bonus 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 bonus points awarded are subject to the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Rules and Regulations, available at http://www.southwest.com/rrterms.  Southwest Airlines 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.  Rapid Rewards bonus points have no cash value and are void if sold, purchased, brokered, or bartered.  The number of points needed for a particular Southwest Airlines flight is set by Southwest Airlines and will vary depending on destination, time, day of travel, demand, point redemption rate, and other factors, and is subject to change at any time until the booking is confirmed.  Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one-way flight. Gift Card Restrictions:  A Southwest® gift card is redeemable at southwest.com, 1-800-I-FLY-SWA, or at a Southwest Airlines ticket counter for air travel and other qualifying products and services. A complete set of terms and conditions is available at Southwest.com. Gift card is nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash or credit except where required by law. Gift card is not replaceable if lost, stolen or destroyed. Protect the card like cash. For balance check, call 1-866-393-2081. Activation or use of Southwest® gift card constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions on southwest.com. To Claim Prize: Winner will be notified by direct message on Instagram and/or email 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 two (2) 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 (“Guest Documents”), which must be returned with the winner’s Required Documentation prior to the issuance of travel documents or the guest portion of the prize will be forfeited.  If a guest is younger than eighteen (18) years of age, guest’s parent or legal guardian must sign Guest Documents on behalf of such guest and accompany such minor guest. Conditions:  Payments of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner.  Winner 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 of $600 or more will be reported to the IRS in the calendar year in which the prize is awarded.  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.    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 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 or emailed 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.   Sponsor is not liable to a winner or to any other person for failure to supply the prizes described herein (or any part thereof) by reason of such prizes (or any portion thereof) becoming unavailable or impracticable to award for reasons beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor, or for any force majeure event, technical or equipment failure, terrorist acts, labor dispute, pandemic, or act/omission of any kind (whether legal or illegal), transportation interruption, civil disturbance, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor.   Indemnification; Limitation of Liability: NEITHER SPONSOR NOR ITS 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.  SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 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 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, 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 AND TRAVEL REDEEMED THEREWITH.  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 AND EXPOSURE, TRANSMISSION, AND/OR SPREAD OF AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OR VIRUS; 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 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. 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 https://www.southwest.com/privacy/. Official Rules and Winners’ List:  Official Rules and Winners’ List may be obtained by visiting Sponsor’s Instagram page. These Official Rules may not be available following the end of the Sweepstakes Period. Vermont residents may omit return postage. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235.         ... View more

At Southwest Airlines, we connect people to what’s important in their lives. For some Customers, that’s getting to a business meeting to close a deal, or it’s flying to spend quality time together with their loved ones, and for others—like musicians—that’s getting to their next gig to share their talents.   One musician’s journey we recently highlighted was in partnership with “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” We are proud to be the airline of choice for many creatives, but we are especially honored to support Artists On The Rise by giving them a lift in their careers and supporting them as they reach their dreams.   On the Nov. 10 episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show ,” we teamed up with “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to highlight up-and-coming artist Gabby Samone from Baltimore, Maryland. The youngest of eight, Gabby grew up singing in the church — just like Jennifer. Now, she’s recording music for her debut project and flew from Baltimore to meet Jennifer on the Warner Bros. lot.      After Gabby dazzled the audience with an impressive performance, Jennifer interviewed the budding artist and learned more about her aspirations. To continue to support her as she rises to new heights, we surprised Gabby with ten round-trip flights on Southwest.    This partnership with “The Jennifer Hudson Show” underscored how both Jennifer and Southwest aim to give up-and-coming artists the platform they need to lift their careers. To learn more about our support of creatives, go to Southwest.fm.   Southwest Customers, including Artists On The Rise, travel for so many meaningful moments, and we’re honored to play a small role in their journeys.   “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays. Check your local listings.*   *Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights Free Live TV may not be available for the full duration of the flight. ... View more

Southwest Airlines introduces season two of Sites & Sounds, a travel series that features musicians in the destinations that have inspired them. Season two features artists like Shovels & Rope and Matthew Logan Vasquez as they guide through Charleston, Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey as they explore Nashville, and Durand Jones and Maria Gough as they showcase New Orleans. Read to for details about the series and how to tune in.   Beginning today, you can catch the three all-new episodes of Sites & Sounds on Southwest.fm and onboard Southwest Airlines flights via the Inflight Entertainment Portal.     Sites & Sounds: Charleston For the first episode of Sites & Sounds season two (episode four of the series), husband and wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope bring their longtime friend and fellow musician Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit) along to their beloved hometown of Charleston. The trio covers much of the picturesque southern town; from a traditional low country boil at Fast and French - a beloved locale where the couple previously worked - to a waterfront adventure with the good people of Charleston Water Keepers, who showcase what they’re doing to keep the waters clean and expand beyond Charleston as the featured act of kindness. The episode concludes with a visit to Dock Street Theater, known as America’s original theatre, and a peek into what it’s like to jam at Cary Ann and Michael’s island home.   Husband and wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope bring their longtime friend and fellow musician Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit) along to their beloved hometown of Charleston. Dock Street Theatre Sites & Sounds: Nashville Episode five follows Nashville sweetheart Margo Price as she and her husband, musician Jeremy Ivey, traverse the town she's called home for more than 20 years. Together, they wade through an endless world of vintage goods, from clothing at High Class Hillbilly to records and more at Grimey’s, showcase the city’s growing and diverse food and beverage scene with stops at Heart’s and Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge, and spend a day on the water kayaking with fellow artist Kelsey Waldon before getting inked with new tattoos at their home. The community work of Thistle Farms is highlighted in this episode’s act of kindness.   Margo Price as she and her husband, musician Jeremy Ivey in Nashville.   Grimey’s in Nashville Sites & Sounds: New Orleans Episode six brings viewers to the soulful city of New Orleans where artist Durand Jones showcases the city he grew up into current up-and-coming local artist Maria Gough. The duo satisfies their culinary cravings with a visit to Toup’s Meatery, a 300+ year institution known for bringing classic Cajun fare to the present day. Intimate performances are highlighted at the legendary Preservation Hall - the staple that has and continues to give back to the music community in impactful ways - this episode’s featured act of kindness. A stop to local favorite Euclid Records rounds out the tour. Viewers will walk away from this episode tasting and hearing the spirit of New Orleans.   Durand Jones in New Orleans   Toup’s Meatery in New Orleans Today also kicks off the Sites & Sounds sweepstakes* on Southwest.fm. As you watch the episodes and learn about some of the best places to see, restaurants to visit, and local venues to visit, you can enter from November 1-30, 2021, for a chance to win round trip airfare for a winner and a guest, plus a $500 Visa gift card to experience a featured city of your choice.   Sites & Sounds season one debuted in 2019 with Nikki Lane and Lukas Nelson in Hawaii, Micah Nelson and Sunny War in Austin, and Chuck Prophet and Aaron Lee Tasjan in San Francisco. The episodes of Sites & Sounds center around key areas of focus including culinary destinations with restaurants and chefs, the creative culture of the city with artists and musical venues, influential locals who make the city great, and perspectives from the artists in their respective cities. This second season introduces a fifth area of focus by incorporating acts of kindness, where a local cause that the host artist champions is highlighted in each of the three episodes, underscoring the One Million Acts of Kindness challenge that Southwest set in celebration of our 50 th anniversary.   Be sure to watch both seasons of Sites & Sounds on Southwest.fm and enter the sweepstakes. Follow @SouthwestAir and @LuckReunion on social media, along with #sitesandsounds for additional content from this travel series.   **NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  Open to legal residents of 50 United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Alaska) age 19 or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited.  All fields must be completed.  Approximate retail value of prize: $1,300. For complete details and Official Rules, visit http://southwest.fm/sitesandsounds. By submitting this entry, you agree to the Official Rules. By entering, information collected will be used in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at https://www.southwest.com/privacy/. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235. Enter by Nov. 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. CT. ... View more

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary year, Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Wattpad to host the Southwest: Storytellers On The Rise Writing Contest, which celebrates what’s been at the Heart of the Southwest’s values since our founding: kindness. This contest calls upon aspiring and avid writers to share fiction or nonfiction stories of kindness rooted in travel.     Now (Feb. 3, 2021) through Feb. 28, 2021, U.S.-based writers can submit short stories via the Southwest profile on Wattpad for a chance to win the writing contest*. The winning author will receive a once-in-a-lifetime writing mentorship opportunity with Beth Reekles, the author behind the global YA sensation and film franchise The Kissing Booth from Netflix and Komixx Entertainment, alongside additional prizes to help their writing career take off.    We’re excited to hear your story! Visit Wattpad.com now to learn more about the contest, read story submissions from top Wattpad writers, and enter now! ... View more

  For the past 14 years, Southwest Airlines has been proud to partner with Kidd’s Kids, an organization that strives to make a difference in the lives of children and their families who are dealing with life-altering conditions, to send these deserving families on an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime to the Happiest Place on Earth.   This year, the trip has been postponed, but we’re taking a look back at last year’s send-off and looking forward to the day that we’ll be able to celebrate these special children and their families with a send-off and host them onboard for their trip. In 2021, Kidd’s Kids will celebrate their 30th anniversary, Southwest will celebrate our 50th anniversary, and it marks our 15th year of partnership—that’s a lot of milestones!   If you’d like to make a donation to Kidd’s Kids to help fund the trip in 2021, please visit www.kiddskids.org   ... View more

  Each year, our Partners at the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) host a songwriter festival in Nashville, called Tin Pan South, and Southwest Airlines is the Official Airline of the festival. As with most events in 2020, this year’s festival will be held virtually, but will be free to watch – no ticket required! Tin Pan South 2020 will take place from October 20-24, and will celebrate songwriters from different regions of the country each night.   Tin Pan South offers fans a chance to enjoy performances and hear stories from songwriters – the heroes behind the hits. From up-and-coming songwriters to legends who have written hits for some of music’s biggest names, Tin Pan South celebrates these talented artists.   Visit tinpansouth.com to check out the line-up and view the schedule. We hope you enjoy this coast-to-coast regional experiences that feature incredible songwriters and their legendary hits, streamed from their hometowns to yours.     This year, we’re partnering with NSAI to host a photo challenge for fans to enter to win daily prizes and one grand prize!   Each day of Tin Pan South, NSAI will post a daily challenge to their Instagram and Twitter at 10:00 a.m. Central. You’ll have 24 hours to participate in each challenge for your chance to snag an awesome daily prize: a $100 Southwest gift card! Complete all five challenges, and you’ll be in the running to win the Grand Prize: roundtrip air travel for two on Southwest Airlines, two Fast Access Passes to Tin Pan South 2021, and a Bluebird Cafe prize package!    To play, post a photo on Instagram or Twitter each day, use #TinPanSOUTHWEST and #Sweepstakes with every post, and tag @TinPanSouth and @SouthwestAir in each daily challenge! And, of course, tune in to catch as many rounds as you can!   Check out the festival lineup by downloading the official app and get a sneak peek at all five daily challenges to get a head start on your post planning. Each challenge is only valid for 24 hours, and you’ll want to complete all five to have a chance at that Grand Prize!    Terms and Conditions: No purchase necessary. Eligibility: Must be nineteen (19) or older to enter. This giveaway is open only to individuals who are permanent legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia (excluding Alaska). Sponsor: Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Full terms and conditions available at www.tinpansouth.com. ... View more

In partnership with Southwest and Discovery’s Shark Week, adventure filmmakers and brothers Kody and Kyler McCormick of The Outbound Life visited the Bahamas to learn more about the country and explore the different sights and activities it has to offer.     It was their first time to visit Nassau, but Kody and Kyler jumped right in to explore. Their first tip: rent a four-by-four to cover a lot of terrain in a short amount of time and make the most of your trip. They also met a local who recommended that they try a taste of the Bahamas cuisine.   Here are a few other highlights from their trip:   Queen Anne’s Staircase: This sight is truly spectacular. Built between 1793 and 1794, this landmark features 65 steps that lead from the bottom to the top. Fun fact: the staircase used to have 66 steps, but the bottom step disappeared when the lower landing was paved. The Water Tower: This tower is the tallest structure on Nassau and was built in 1928. While the tower is closed, it’s great historical site to explore while in Nassau. Global Travel, Tours, and Excursions: Kody and Kyler of The Outbound life took in the other islands of the Bahamas, as well. Through this excursion company, the guys ventured out to Exuma, where they swam with pigs, experienced iguanas up close, swam in the crystal blue water, and enjoyed a shark swimming experience.     While Kody and Kyler had a great time exploring Nassau, there was one highlight in particular for their trip: a diving excursion with Stuart Cove’s. Stuart Cove’s offers a variety of diving experiences, and Kody and Kyler went snorkeling with a crew to swim with sharks. Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Sharks calmly swam all around them as they snorkeled in the water and observed the beautiful marine life.   The Outbound Life guys are sure to return to Nassau to enjoy this wonderful destination. We hope you’re inspired by their video highlighting their trip! ... View more

The Kindness Diaries, now streaming its second season on Netflix, follows eternal optimist and passionate adventurer, Leon Logothetis, as he spreads his mission of kindness to unsuspecting strangers along his journey. The series showcases the travels of Leon as he embarks on a journey with no money, no food, no gas, and no place to stay. Each day he puts his trust and his fate in the hands of strangers in order to reaffirm his belief that despite what we see in the news, humans are ultimately kind. For the generosity he receives throughout his journey, he rewards Good Samaritans with life-changing gifts, featured in each episode.   In season two, Leon continued his heartfelt mission to inspire, traveling from Anchorage, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina, in a vintage VW Bug, relying solely on the kindness of strangers, whom he will pay back in unexpected and inspiring ways throughout the series. Given the opportunity to extend our own kindness, Southwest played a vital role in Leon’s journey, offering to fly him from San Diego, CA, to San Jose, Costa Rica, via Houston, Texas. Leon experienced the Hospitality of our Employees firsthand as he extended his kindness mission across the country and into Central and South America.      A Partnership with Southwest Known as the airline with Heart, Southwest is a perfect partner to join this mission with Leon to further our Purpose of connecting Customers to what matters most in their lives. Anchored by embracing Civility and practicing The Golden Rule, this mission with The Kindness Diaries aligns to what has been at the foundation of Southwest in its more than 47 years of service.   “Southwest has had one guiding principle for our People from day one, which is to follow The Golden Rule,” said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO. “We’ve found a kindred spirit in Leon, who is truly an inspiring humanitarian. We share Leon’s passion to make the world smaller and bring people together by spreading kindness and Civility, and making meaningful connections with our fellow neighbors—near and far. Our People strive to make a difference in our Customers’ lives each and every day.”   "I am beyond proud to partner with Southwest Airlines, a Company that truly leads with Heart,” said Leon Logothetis. “I am excited to share the power of kindness while inspiring people to go be kind."     A Conversation of Kindness The following is a note from Leon Logothetis:   I recently traveled to Dallas, Texas, one of my previous hometowns, to visit my good friends from Southwest Airlines. I sat down for a conversation with Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines CEO to talk about the meaning of kindness and how humans truly are innately kind. Together, with Southwest, we’re on a mission to spread kindness even further as we celebrate the launch of season two of The Kindness Diaries!    I hope you enjoy a look in on our conversation and encourage you to #GoBeKind.     We’re bringing The Kindness Diaries to life in a variety of ways. With the launch of The Kindness Diaries season two on Netflix, Customers onboard Southwest can enjoy the entire first season of the series on our Inflight Entertainment Portal on WiFi-enabled flights. Our exclusive The Kindness Diaries TV Series Channel allows Customers to immerse themselves in Leon’s adventures from season one, watch exclusive behind-the-scenes content from season two, and get a look at how Southwest supports Leon on his next big adventure.   We encourage you, as you encounter and deliver acts of kindness, whether in the air or on the ground, to share those stories on social media using #GoBeKind, continuing the shared mission of Leon and Southwest.  ... View more

Join in on the fun as we celebrate Shark Week’s 30th anniversary.   Shark Week is almost here, and this year it’s sure to be even more fintastic. The iconic television event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Southwest Airlines is proud to partner with Discovery Channel once again to commemorate this impressive milestone.   Shark Week 2018 will showcase all-new shark stories through eight days of television specials. The annual franchise will use innovative technology to showcase some of the world’s most unique species. Shark Week content will air on Discovery Channel from July 22-29.   Southwest Customers will be able to access an early premiere of “Great White Abyss” through the Southwest Entertainment Portal onboard all of our WiFi equipped aircraft. This episode highlights Mexico’s Guadalupe Island, which is known as a hot spot for Great White Sharks.   Customers can also tune-in to live Shark Week content as they fly to their favorite Southwest destinations. In addition, Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy three previously aired episodes, including fan favorites “Shark Trek,” “Nuclear Sharks,” and “Sharks and the City: LA.”   The fun doesn’t stop there! Two lucky Shark Week fans will get much closer to the jawsome action thanks to this year’s Dare to Dive sweepstakes. Southwest Airlines and Discovery Channel are teaming up to send a winner and a guest on a five-day Great White Shark cage dive adventure with Islander Charters. The all-inclusive trip will take them from San Diego to Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Enter the Dare to Dive sweepstakes at www.Southwest.com/sharkweek.   Also, keep your eyes on the skies this summer and you might be lucky enough to see our Southwest Airlines Shark Week fleet.   The fleet includes five aircrafts, each displaying custom artwork honoring a species of shark often showcased in a Shark Week episode. You can visit FlightAware.com from a desktop device to spot the Shark Week fleet via custom-created shark icons, which have replaced the site’s traditional airplane icons.    To see past and future shark flights, you can search the site by each aircraft’s tail number: Great White Shark (N470WN), Hammerhead Shark (N705SW), Mako Shark (N961WN), Tiger Shark (N553WN), and Bull Shark (N947WN) aircraft on FlightAware.com. Each shark-themed aircraft’s information page will showcase a custom Shark Week logo as the aircraft flies throughout the Southwest system through August 31, 2018.   As our Southwest Shark Week fleet takes to the skies this summer, we encourage you to share pictures and videos of our special Shark Week planes on social media. Be sure to include @SouthwestAir and #SharksTakeFlight in your posts and follow the hashtag for some fintastic surprises.   The most jaw-dropping week of the year is almost here, so get ready for our biggest bite yet!   ... View more

The following blog post was written by Linda Macey, Senior Manager Airport Affairs at Southwest Airlines and avid Shark-diving enthusiast.   We are going to need a bigger boat!      Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Discovery Channel’s Shark Week and invites you to enter for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Guadalupe Island, Mexico for the adventure of a lifetime at www.Southwest.com/sharkweek.   Long considered a top “bucket list” destination for shark enthusiasts around the world, Guadalupe Island, Mexico is the ultimate destination for great white shark encounters. This small volcanic island, located about a day’s boat ride off the west coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, outperforms both South Africa and Australia with shark-seeing consistency and conditions. Only Guadalupe Island can boast Great White Shark viewing in beautiful clear blue water with 100+ foot visibility—and you don’t even need a scuba certification to get a front row seat for the action!   Boats stage their submersible cage diving operations in the bay just off the island and guarantee unforgettable encounters. Isla Guadalupe’s shark tours remain some of the few that do not chum the water and that do not try to antagonize the creatures, but rather embrace an eco-tourism approach of leaving food floating in the water and allowing the sharks to inspect and interact. The result is unforgettable—a  shark viewing opportunity, up close and personal, that is like no other in the world.    At Guadalupe, shark sightings are almost guaranteed during the months from June to October. After spotting your first great white, everything about these animals will fascinate you; their curiosity, speed, size, and behaviors towards one another will enthrall you. After just one encounter you will never again question why they are called the “Great” White Shark. This trip will allow you to experience firsthand the majesty and "greatness of the Great White Shark.   At Southwest, we create memories, and with Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, this experience is sure to be a Great White one! Enter to win the Dare to Dive sweepstakes at www.Southwest.com/sharkweek  for a chance to win a five-day all-inclusive experience with round trip air travel for one winner and one (1) guest to San Diego, CA to experience a Great White Shark cage diving excursion with Islander Charters off Guadalupe Island, Mexico. United States issued passports are required for travel. To check out the full itinerary of the trip, visit https://www.islander-charters.com/itinerary/.   Enter today for your chance to create an exciting story that will be worth sharing with your friends and family for years to come!     Do you dare to dive?     Image courtesy of Andy Murch / bigfishexpeditions.com NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID IN ALASKA, FLORIDA, HAWAII, NEW YORK, PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.   1. Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, excluding Florida and New York, who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older and have a valid email account at the time of entry. Employees of Southwest Airlines Co. (“Southwest Airlines”), Discovery Communications, LLC (“Sponsor”), Islander Charters (Prize provider) and 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 and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.  Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.  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.   2. To Enter: Sweepstakes starts on July 1, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. Central Time (“C.T.”) and ends on July 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. C.T. (“Sweepstakes Period”).   To enter the Sweepstakes, visit www.Southwest.com/sharkweek and complete the entry form with all requested information and submit such information to receive one (1) entry into the sweepstakes. All entries become property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. Incomplete entries are not eligible. Individuals who do not follow all of the instructions, provide the required information in their registration, and/or abide by these Official Rules or other instructions of Sponsor may be disqualified.  Entries must be received by July 31, 2018 at 11:59 a.m. C.T. Entries limited to one (1) per person. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.    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 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 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.   3. Drawing: On or about August 1, 2018, a random drawing from all eligible entries received will be conducted by Sponsor. Winner will be notified by phone and/or email on or about 72 hours after the random drawing takes place. 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.   4. Prize: One (1) winner will receive a Grand Prize trip consisting of: (i) round trip travel on Southwest Airlines® for winner and one (1) guest to San Diego International Airport (SAN) (subject to Air Travel Restrictions set forth below), and (ii) five (5) day all-inclusive Great White Shark cage dive trip for two from San Diego, California to Guadalupe Island, Mexico aboard Islander Charters.  Trip alsoincludes three (3) night stay at a San Diego bayside resort, ground transportation to and from San Diego’s Fisherman’s Landing dock to Cruiseport Marina, Ensenada, Mexica, and two Islander Charters t-shirts.   Travel Details: Day 1 – Travel on Southwest Airlines to SAN; one-night stay at a San Diego bayside resort. Day 2 – Travel from San Diego’s Fisherman’s Landing Dock to Cruiseport Marina, Ensenada, Mexico; get aboard Islander Charters to Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Days 3 – 5: Enjoy the Great White Shark cage dive trip with Islander Charters. Day 6/7 – Return from Guadalupe Island, Mexico to Cruiseport Marina, Ensenada, Mexico; ground transportation from Ensenada to San Diego’s Fisherman’s Landing Dock; option one or two-night stay at a San Diego bayside resort. Day 7 or 8 – Return travel on Southwest Airlines from San Diego International Airport.  For full itinerary details for the Great White Shark cage dive, visit www.islander-charters.com/itinerary/.   Approximate retail value (“ARV”): $8,300.  If the actual value of the prize is less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash.  A valid passport is required to travel to Mexico. Trip is valid September 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018 and September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019. Winner must call Islander Charters to book available trips during valid time period.   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.   Air Travel Restrictions:  Air travel is subject to Southwest Airlines terms and conditions; certain restrictions may apply.  Round trip travel for two (2) on Southwest Airlines will be awarded in the form of four (4) Southwest flight e-passes.  Each Southwest flight e-pass is valid for one-way travel on Southwest Airlines-operated, published, scheduled service in the United States. 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 Airlines. 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 https://www.southwest.com/html/about-southwest/index.html?clk=GFOOTER-CONTRACT-OF-CARRIAGE#_tab_6.  If the winner does not live in a city served by Southwest Airlines, he/she is responsible for transportation to and from the nearest airport served by Southwest Airlines.  Winner is responsible for booking all travel and paying all applicable international taxes and fees.  Travel is based on seat availability.  Seats on any desired flight are not guaranteed.  Winner and guest(s) must travel on the same itinerary and are responsible for obtaining all required travel documents. Winner and guest must have valid government-issued photo identification at the time of travel.  If the travel guest is a minor, winner must be his/her parent/guardian, or be accompanied by his/her parent/guardian.    5. To Claim Prize: Winner will be notified by phone and/or email 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 72 hours; 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.   6. 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.  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 in the year in which the prize is awarded.    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.   7. 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 AND TRAVEL REDEEMED THEREWITH.  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.   8. 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.   9. 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 https://www.southwest.com/privacy/ and https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/   10. Official Rules and Winner’s List: Official Rules and Winner’s List (available after August 31, 2018) may be obtained by visiting southwest.com/sharkweek.   11. Sponsor: Discovery Communications, LLC, 1 Discovery Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Southwest Airlines Co. is not a sponsor, co-sponsor, or administrator of this Sweepstakes. ... View more

Southwest is returning for a second year as the official presenting sponsor of the Luck Reunion, a boutique music festival hosted on Willie Nelson’s “Luck, TX” ranch. The event celebrates and cultivates the evolution of American Roots, and we’re giving you a chance to join us!   Beginning Monday, February 19, head over to Southwest’s Facebook page and look for our Journey to Luck Facebook post. To enter the sweepstakes, “tag” a friend you’d like to travel with to Luck Reunion and include the hashtag #SouthwestLuckSweepstakes. The comment-to-win sweepstakes runs from February 19 through February 23.   For more information, be sure to read the official rules below.     Luck Reunion + Southwest Social Sweepstakes – Journey to Luck (“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.   1. Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are nineteen (19) years of age or older and have a valid Facebook® account at the time of entry. Employees of Southwest Airlines Co. (“Sponsor”), Luck Reunion (“Luck Reunion”), Facebook, 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 is 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.   2. To Enter: Sweepstakes runs from Monday, February 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. local Dallas, Texas time through Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. local Dallas, Texas time (“Sweepstakes Period”). During the Sweepstakes Period, potential participants must have a Facebook account and use appropriate tags in their submitted photos and/or comments as described below.   To enter the Sweepstakes, potential Participants must “like” Southwest Airlines® on Facebook via the Official Southwest Airlines account (Facebook.com/SouthwestAir).  Entries must be posted to the Official Southwest Airlines account. Participant must “tag” a friend and use the hashtag #SouthwestLuckSweepstakes for entries to be valid.  Your “comment”, “tag” and hashtag together are your submission (“Submission”).  By posting your Submission, you agree that it conforms to the guidelines and content restrictions below and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission and disqualify you from the Sweepstakes if it believes your Submission fails to conform.     Guidelines:  The Submission must be in a format acceptable to the applicable social media channel; The Submission must contain the promotional hashtags; and The Submission caption must be in English.   Permissions: Participant must have permission from any recognizable individuals who appear in the Submission to use their names and likenesses in the Submission and to grant the rights set forth herein. Minors may not be included in a Submission with a photo or video. If requested, Participant must be able to provide such permissions or proof in a form acceptable to Sponsor.   Incomplete entries are not eligible. Entries must be received by Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. local Dallas, Texas time. Entries limited to one (1) per person. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes. Participants (as defined below) must use the hashtag #SouthwestLuckSweepstakes for entry to be valid. Questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to Sponsor and not Facebook.   Submissions 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 Submission 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. Submissions must be originals and not be copied.  Submissions 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 Submission 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 (and pets, if applicable) appearing in a Submission for all purposes as set forth in these Official Rules, without additional compensation.  Winner will be required to sign an official assignment of rights in their winning Submission and art work (“Assignment”) to Sponsor prior to being eligible to receive any prize.  Any Submission 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 Sweepstakes 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 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 Sweepstakes, you give your full and unconditional agreement to abide by these Official Rules and acknowledge that this Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with 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 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 Submission 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 thirteen (13) in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.   3. Drawing: On or about Monday, February 26, 2018, 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 email 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.   4. Prize: One (1) winner will receive the Ultimate Journey to Luck VIP Package. Approximate retail value of prize is $3,000. Roundtrip air travel for winner and one (1) guest from the closest major U.S. airport to winner’s residence served by Southwest Airlines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (“AUS”) on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, returning Friday, March 16, 2018 (subject to Air Travel Restrictions set forth below); Two-night (2) hotel stay for two at Sonesta Hotel in Bee Caves, checking in on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, checking out on Friday, March 16, 2018; Two (2) tickets to Chefs Pot Luck Event on March 14, 2018, and two (2) VIP passes to Luck Reunion on March 15, 2018 (the “Events”; Breakfast for two (2) at Sonesta Hotel in Bee Caves (March 15-16, 2018); Black car service to and from the Events; (1) Luck Poster; and (2) Limited Edition Luck T-shirts.   There will be no substitutions if winner is unable for any reason to attend any of the Events. If any Event is canceled or postponed for any reason, no tickets will be provided in lieu thereof, nor will Sponsor award an alternate prize or cash value of Event tickets. Event tickets are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by issuer. 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 of the advertised prize is unavailable.   Air Travel Restrictions:  Air travel is subject to Southwest Airlines terms and conditions; certain restrictions may apply.  Round trip travel for two (2) on Southwest Airlines will be awarded in the form of four (4) Southwest flight e-passes.  Each Southwest flight e-pass is valid for one-way travel on Southwest Airlines-operated, published, scheduled service in the United States and Puerto Rico. 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 Airlines. 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 https://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 and from the nearest airport served by Southwest Airlines.  Winner is responsible for booking all travel and paying all applicable international taxes and fees.  Travel is based on seat availability.  Seats on any desired flight are not guaranteed.  Winner and guest(s) must travel on the same itinerary and are responsible for obtaining all required travel documents. Winner and guest must have valid government-issued photo identification at the time of travel.  If the travel guest is a minor, winner must be his/her parent/guardian, or be accompanied by his/her parent/guardian.    5. To Claim Prize: Winner will be notified by phone and email 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 twenty-four (24) hours; 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 from among the eligible entries. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the next received and eligible Submission received by Sponsor that is fully compliant with these Official Rules shall be deemed the winner, until the prize is awarded or until two (2) 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.   6. 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.   7. Indemnification; Limitation of Liability: NEITHER SPONSOR, LUCK REUNION, FACEBOOK, 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, LUCK REUNION AND FACEBOOK 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, LUCK REUNION, FACEBOOK, 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, LUCK REUNION, IFACEBOOK, 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.   8. 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.   9. 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 https://www.southwest.com/privacy/.   10. Official Rules and Winner’s List: Official Rules and Winner’s List may be obtained by visiting Sponsor’s website at https://www.southwestaircommunity.com/t5/Southwest-Stories/Journey-to-Luck-Reunion-Sweepstakes/ba-p/68167. Official Rules and Winner’s List may also be obtained by sending a request and self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Southwest Airlines Co., Attn: PR, P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235-1611.   11. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas TX 75235. ... View more

Southwest is returning for a second year as the official presenting sponsor of the Luck Reunion, a boutique music festival hosted on Willie Nelson’s “Luck, TX” ranch.  The event celebrates and cultivates the evolution of American Roots, and we’re giving five lucky Artists on the Rise a chance to join the line-up.   Bands participating include: Hugh Masterson from Milwaukee Kirby Brown from Dallas Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra from San Francisco Mt. Joy from Los Angeles Thomas Csorba from Houston   Head on over to Southwest.fm to listen to this emerging talent and help them rise to the top by voting for your favorite band as they compete to play Luck Reunion.     Southwest: On The Rise to Luck Contest (the “Contest”) Official Rules   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.   Eligibility: Contest is open only to “Artists” (as defined below) invited to participate.  Contest is not open to members of the general public.  Eligibility is contingent on agreement to, and compliance with, these Official Rules.  Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  This Contest is offered in the United States only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. Contest Description: Representatives of Southwest Airlines Co. (“Sponsor”) will identify five (5) artists (each, an “Artist” and collectively, the “Artists”) who will be invited to participate in the Contest.  The selected Artists must sign an Artist Agreement (the “Artist Agreement”) prior to participating in the Contest setting out the Artist’s rights and responsibilities as they relate to the Contest. In case of a conflict between these Official Rules and the Artist Agreement, the Artist Agreement shall govern.  Each confirmed Artist will then be invited to participate by submitting a music video, song, bio, photo, and a short essay on how their hometown has inspired their music and travel inspiration.   Music video, song, bio, photo, and essay will be posted to Southwest.fm from on or about February 12, 2018 through February  23, 2018 (the “Contest Period”) wherein visitors to the website will have the opportunity to watch the Videos, browse information about each of the Artists and vote for their favorite Artist. Additionally, the Videos will be judged by the “Judging Panel” (as defined below) to select the one (1) winner as described below. Selection of Winner/Winner Notification:  a. During the Contest Period, a panel of judges made up of representatives from Luck Reunion who will judge each Artist based on the following judging criteria:      * Artist on the Rise:  50% - rating of how the Artist displays their ambition, action and storytelling of their hometown influence and travel inspiration – Overall tie to travel in submitted performance and how the Artist articulated their ambition and travel inspiration in the written submission.      * Participation:  30% - rating of Artist participation in the overall program, specifically concentrating on the Artist’s involvement in showcasing/promoting their participation in the program during the Contest Period.      * The remaining 20% of each Artist’s total score will be based on a measure of total fan interaction with each Artist through the content on each Artist’s Southwest.fm Contest page.      * In the event of a tie, the Artist with the highest score in the “Participation” category will win.  b. Sponsor will notify the representative of the winning Artist on or about February 24, 2018 and the Artist will have twenty-four (24) hours to confirm their participation in the Luck Reunion Festival (as described below).  In the event the selected Artist cannot participate in the Luck Reunion Festival as scheduled and/or does not respond to the notification within twenty-four (24) hours, such Artist will forfeit their opportunity to participate in the Luck Reunion Festival and the opportunity will be awarded to the next highest scoring Artist. Prize: The winning Artist will receive: (i) the opportunity to participate as an opening act at Luck Reunion Festival in Spicewood, TX on March 15, 2018 (“Event”); (ii) round trip air travel for each Artist member to Austin, TX on Southwest Airlines® for Event dates (subject to Air Travel Restrictions set forth below); (iii) accommodations for two (2) nights, for each Artist member, at a hotel procured by Sponsor; (iv) one (1) $1,000 Visa® gift card (subject to terms and conditions) to cover ground transportation and meals; and (v) $1,000 cash (to be used at the discretion of the Artist) (“Grand Prize”). Highest approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $6,100. The remaining Artists will each receive $1,000 cash (“Finalist Prize”). ARV of all Finalist Prizes is $4,000. Sponsor will supply one (1) payment in full for the Grand Prize and each Finalist Prize.  It will be the Artist’s responsibility to distribute the Grand Prize or Finalist Prize, as applicable, to and among participating Artist members.  Highest ARV of all prizes is $10,100. There will be no substitutions if winner is unable for any reason to attend the Event.  If the Event is canceled or postponed for any reason, no tickets will be provided in lieu thereof, nor will sponsor award an alternate prize or cash value of Event tickets.  Event tickets are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by issuer.  Prizes 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 or in the Artist Agreement 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 winning Artist.  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 of the advertised prize is unavailable. Air Travel Restrictions:  Air travel is subject to Southwest Airlines terms and conditions; certain restrictions may apply.  Round trip travel for one (1) on Southwest Airlines will be awarded in the form of two (2) Southwest flight e-passes.  Each Southwest flight e-pass is valid for one-way travel on Southwest Airlines-operated, published, scheduled service in the United States and Puerto Rico. 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 Airlines. 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 https://www.southwest.com/contractofcarriage.  If the winner does not live in a city served by Southwest Airlines, he/she is responsible for transportation to and from the nearest airport served by Southwest Airlines.  Winner is responsible for booking all travel and paying all applicable international taxes and fees.  Travel is based on seat availability.  Seats on any desired flight are not guaranteed.  Winner and guest(s) must travel on the same itinerary and are responsible for obtaining all required travel documents. Winner and guest must have valid government-issued photo identification at the time of travel.  If the travel guest is a minor, winner must be his/her parent/guardian, or be accompanied by his/her parent/guardian. Conditions: Payments of all federal, state, and local taxes, if and as applicable, are solely the responsibility of the winner.  Winners 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. 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.  Any suspected or deliberate attempt to manipulate, or otherwise fraudulently tamper with the judging process, including the fan interaction results, may result in disqualification of the Artist, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Fraudulent tampering includes but is not limited to:  (i) offering any type of inducement or compensation (monetarily or otherwise) to any third party, in exchange for manipulation of any Artist’s Southwest.fm Contest page, or (ii) fan interaction generated by a macro, script, bot or other fraudulent means in an attempt to manipulate the outcome of the Contest. Sponsor, it its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with 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.  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 and the Artist Agreement may result in Artist’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.  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 Contest 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 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. Indemnification; Limitation of Liability: NEITHER SPONSOR NOR ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND 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. 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 CONTEST 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 CONTEST. NEITHER 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, ARTISTS AGREE TO RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY EACH OF SPONSOR, ITS RESPECTIVE PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER COMPANIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST (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 CONTEST, (II) ARTIST’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST, 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 ARTIST’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST 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 CONTEST. Construction and Disputes: Artists 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 Artist 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. 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 Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees. 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. Privacy: By entering this Contest, each Artist agrees to Sponsor’s manner of collection, use, retention, and disclosure of Artist’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 is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy and any state or federal law. Sponsor's privacy policy can be found at https://www.southwest.com/privacy/. Winner’s List:  Winning Artist will be available on Southwest.fm. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235. ... View more

For the second year in a row, Southwest is teaming up with Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, the cutest competition in sports history. The epic showdown between Team Ruff and Team Fluff will air on Animal Planet on Big Game Sunday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m. Central.   Start your Puppy Bowl tailgates early and tune in @SouthwestAir on Facebook this Sunday, February 4, at 1:45 p.m. Central Time for Southwest’s live look at Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl!   You can catch Puppy Bowl content leading up to Sunday’s furry face-off. For the first time ever, adult dog “players” decked in Southwest pet gear will take to the gridiron in the Southwest Stadium in Animal Planet’s first Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Bowl, which airs on February 3 on Animal Planet. Catching a flight before then? Tune in to the Animal Planet Puppy Bowl channel on Southwest flights through the on-demand TV series via the entertainment portal to catch an exclusive preview of the Dog Bowl and additional Puppy Bowl content, including a countdown to Puppy Bowl with a special pre-game episode, a five-minute “sneak peek” of Animal Planet’s first-ever Puppy Bowl Presents: The Dog Bowl, and a library of previous Puppy Bowl games.     ... View more

This week, Southwest Airlines teamed up with Austin-based jewelry and lifestyle company, Kendra Scott, to surprise and delight Customers traveling from Austin to Chicago (Midway).   The team at Kendra Scott is working this holiday season to #MakeSpiritsBright, and Southwest was the perfect partner to bring this to life. The events kicked off at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with CEO and Founder Kendra Scott surprising Passengers by making announcements in the gate area before boarding. Her announcement was met with cheers from the crowd, and the fun continued as Kendra handed out goodie bags to Customers as they boarded the flight. Once onboard, Customers of age enjoyed a round of free drinks, courtesy of Kendra Scott.      Upon touching down in Chicago, the Customers from the flight were given a golden ticket to head to baggage claim for one final surprise. There, a yellow-clad Santa was waiting for his “bags” and as the carousel started to move indicating the arrival of luggage, giant life-size gift boxes came down the baggage claim belt before any Passenger luggage arrived. These boxes were full of goodies, including Kendra Scott jewelry, and Santa passed them out to Passengers in hopes of putting a smile on faces for the holiday season.     Happy Holidays! We hope you have a very safe and bright holiday season. ... View more

The ATX Television Festival Channel has been renewed for another season!! This channel will be onboard Southwest Airlines’ WiFi-equipped aircraft via the on-demand TV Series section on the Onboard Entertainment Portal through October.       Starting today, Customers boarding a WiFi-equipped Southwest flight can catch a glimpse at panels from past ATX Television Festivals; reunions of fan favorite TV shows like “Friday Night Lights,” “Gilmore Girls,” and “Ugly Betty”; Q&A sessions with show creators and casts; and festival exclusives from Entertainment Weekly.   To kick-off the channel launch, ATX Television Festival is offering a 2-for-1 Festival Badge special for our Customers when you use promo code SWATXBOGO to purchase a badge at atxfestival.com (while quantities last). So grab a friend and get your festival badges now!   ATX Festival is “a television experience” sponsored by Southwest that culminates in a 4-day event in Austin, TX, that brings together TV fans and industry to watch, discuss, and celebrate all things TV—whether that be cancelled-too-soon series, reunions, current favorites, or premieres. This year’s Festival will be held from June 8–11, 2017. Visit atxfestival.com for info on programming, badges, and tickets! ... View more

We are excited to announce that we’ve introduced a new way to experience music with Southwest—Southwest.fm, our very own music destination! On this website, you’ll be able to tune in to our most recent Live at 35® videos, read profiles of Artists on the Rise who we support, and catch a glimpse of the many music events of which Southwest is a part.      Tune-in to Southwest.fm You may have seen music in play at Southwest through our Live at 35 surprise onboard concerts on flights across the country, or our sponsorships of key music events like Live In The Vineyard and Luck Reunion, as a way to support the emerging artist.  You’ll also see Southwest plugged in to events and experiences that are important to you and the communities we serve through national partnerships with The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, as well as our iHeart Sound Stages in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and soon to open, Ft. Lauderdale. Southwest is focused on the music that drives the local passions of our communities.   So, whether you’re a musician or just a fan, tune-in to Southwest.fm.   ... View more

The following post is from Mallory Culley    Mallory and Landon were married on February 14th at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park in downtown Denver. For Landon and me, it all began with one of the greatest love stories of all time—Romeo and Juliet—that we studied in our high school English class. We were living in Salt Lake City at the time, and quickly became friends. After graduation we managed to keep in touch, but remained just as friends.   A few years later, Landon found a tiny, three week old kitten and named her Zelda. She still had to be bottle fed and, though I had no idea she would eventually be mine, it was one of my favorite things to do. When I made the decision to move to colorful Colorado, Landon made sure to send me lots of pictures of the little Zelda, and I would occasionally call him from my dorm room after class. He was there for me on my 20th birthday and I kept him entertained with pictures of the 16th Street mall from my dorm room window.   Landon’s dad owns Arkade, a prominent snowboard magazine in Utah, so every year their family would travel to Denver for SIA, major snowboarding convention held in the area.  One January, after not seeing each other for more than two years, I met up with Landon at SIA and spent the next two days showing him around Denver—Denver Aquarium, Denver Art Museum, Pints Pub, Twist and Shout, and the Auraria campus­. It was only after exploring the city that has since become so special to us, that Landon and I realized the feelings we had for each other were more than friendly. The next few years were spent hopping between Utah and Colorado, with a painfully long seven month stretch of long-distance dating while I worked at Walt Disney World and he remained in Salt Lake City.   Landon and I have been best friends for seven years now. His tiny kitten Zelda has become our very vocal six year old cat who loves to cuddle and play with the newest addition to our family, a black cat named Spooky Black who we rescued from The Humane Society South Platte Valley in Littleton. As if by fate, I spend my days working as an adoption counselor for the Humane Society educating people on proper cat care, and Landon is a Produce Manager at Sprouts. We enjoy snowboarding together and dream of one day taking over Arkade. Over the years, Landon and I have attended concerts of our two favorite bands of all time together (Future Islands and Beach House) and discovered shared passions in toy hunting and collecting Disney memorabilia. I never thought I would find someone who loves Disney as much as I do, so it’s fitting that we will continue our very own epic love story in the happiest place on earth for our honeymoon(It will be Landon’s first time!).       Most of all, we are both so excited to start our marriage in the city that helped bring us together, to tie the knot at center ice at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park—it will be a truly memorable Valentine’s Day for us, and can’t wait to keep expanding our little kitty family!      “This bud of love, by summer’s ripening breath, may prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.” – Juliet (Act II, Scene 2) ... View more

The holiday season is underway, and we’re planning festive events at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park in New York City!   Join us for screenings of holiday movies and holiday episodes of some of your favorite TV shows during the first week of December. The weather outside may be frightful, but the Southwest Porch sure is delightful—we’ve got warm drinks and two fire pits at the Porch that will add to your enjoyment.    Here’s the schedule of events:   December 5 Movie screening of Elf   December 6 Movie screening of Miracle on 34th Street   December 7 TV Holiday Episode Marathon Presented by ATX TV Festival   Holiday episodes of Community and Happy Endings, with a chance to win free passes to the ATX TV Festival in June 2017!   We hope to see you there! Happy Holidays! ... View more

The holidays are right around the corner, and Southwest is here to help you celebrate the season—whether it’s connecting you to family that lives in another city, bringing family and friends from across the country to see you, or helping you to celebrate the season in your own hometown.   Not only do we provide friendly service at the airports we serve and on our planes in the air, but also we operate branded spaces in a few cities that provide hospitality through the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park in New York City, the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park in Denver, and the Southwest Porch at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas.   Just in time for the Rockefeller Center tree lighting on November 30, 2016, the local CBS station in New York posted an article about the best bars near Rockefeller Center. We are proud to say that the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park, which is an outdoor spot open to the public to enjoy a meal or relax, made the list! Whether you’re a Big Apple local or a visitor to the city, we welcome you to The Porch to stop by and stay for a while.     The Southwest Porch at Bryant Park hosts programming throughout the year, in addition to holiday events, so be sure to check out the calendar of events as you plan your trip to New York City.   On November 22, The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park in Denver opened for its seventh season and welcomes locals and visitors alike to take a spin on the ice and celebrate the season. The Rink is open from November 22, 2016, to February 14, 2017, so there’s plenty of time to lace up and head out there! For more information and to see upcoming events planned for the rink, please visit southwestrink.com.     For those who call Dallas home or plan to visit the Lone Star State, The Southwest Porch at Klyde Warren Park is a great spot to stop by and spend some time. The Porch is open year round, but if you’re looking for a holiday celebration, stop by on Saturday, December 3, for the annual tree lighting and festivities. For more information, visit klydewarrenpark.org.   ... View more

The following is a post from Southwest Airlines and Lilly Pulitzer lover, Lacey Maten. Lacey, along with her daughter Piper, were invited to celebrate Lilly Pulitzer’s birthday with a day full of surprises. Just as Washington, D.C., started to get chilly and fall-like, we received an invitation to hop on a Southwest flight to Palm Beach. That alone made us jump for joy, but the fact that Lilly Pulitzer would be throwing a party at the gate and onboard took it to another level. My mother wore Lilly often and had me wearing it from the time I was a baby. I passed down the love of the bright resort wear to my daughter, Piper. We even have a few Lilly Pulitzer styles that have even been passed through generations.   The Lilly Pulitzer Southwest flight was to celebrate what would have been Lilly Pulitzer’s 84th birthday. No arm twisting required, we were in! We packed our new Lilly printed Expandable Weekender Travel Tote full of easy, mix-and-match Lilly clothes, perfect for travel. Nothing says Palm Beach like the timeless iconic Lilly prints and effortless styles.   We made our way toward the Southwest gate at Baltimore and could hear the DJ’s tunes in the distance. The smiles on our faces grew to epic proportions. We headed downstairs to Gate A3 and were greeted by Southwest and Lilly team members who were enthusiastic, fun, and helpful. Lilly was evident all over the place … coconut macaroons, music, Lilly prints, and even a talented Lilly artist painting live. It was absolutely fascinating to watch her canvas come to life.   We boarded the flight with the chicest gift bags and were welcomed by friendly Southwest crew members. During the flight, the Lilly team and Southwest crew kept the party going with a variety of fun giveaways. There were resort scarves, packable tote bags, accessories, and a Southwest gift card. Everyone on the flight was thrilled and couldn’t wait for each surprise to be revealed.     After a quick two hours, we arrived in Palm Beach and were welcomed once again by a bevy of Lilly beauties. And just like that we were off to explore Palm Beach looking right at home in all our Lilly gear. The entire experience was fabulous. A mother/daughter memory that will stay with us forever. Our takeaway? Play hooky, pack a bag full of Lilly, hop on a Southwest flight to someplace warm, and make some memories. Life is short, and we are inspired to try to live each day like a party! Thank you, Southwest and Lilly, for making it so easy.   —By Lacey Maten   Be sure to enter-to-win a $1,000 Lilly Pulitzer Shopping Spree and $500 Southwest Gift Card here before the sweepstakes ends on Tuesday, November 15.   Lacey Wearing: Georgia May Palazzo Pant in Coco Safari, Limonada Cashmere Wrap in True Navy Piper Wearing: UPF 50+ Skipper Printed Popover in Coco Safari, Worth Skinny Jean in Resort White   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of 48 contiguous U.S. and D.C., excluding RI, age 18 at the time of entry. To enter and for Official Rules and Privacy Policy, visit the entry page here. Enter by November 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST. ... View more

Grab your ticket and go! For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a travel sale with domestic fares starting as low as $49, $79, $99, and $129 one-way, and international fares starting as low as $99 one-way to some of our most popular destinations. Don’t delay, this sale will only last three days, so head to Southwest.com now to book your flight.     These low domestic fares are available for purchase on Southwest.com starting Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 6, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city, for travel on nonstop, domestic flights except Fridays and Sundays from November 30 through December 20, 2016, and January 4 through February 15, 2017. Seats and days are limited. See below for restrictions and exclusions.   You may also book flights to international destinations with some of Southwest’s low international fares starting at $99 one-way today through Thursday, October 6, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city.  Fares are available for travel on nonstop flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning November 30 through December 13, 2016 and January 10 through March 2, 2017.  Seats and days are limited. See below for restrictions and exclusions.   To see the list of available cities, prices, and to take advantage of these special fares, visit Southwest.com.   SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SALE FARE RULES Purchase Oct. 4-6, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city. Domestic travel is valid Nov. 30 through Dec. 20, 2016, and Jan. 4 through Feb. 15, 2017. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid Nov. 30 through Dec. 8, 2016, and Jan. 17 through March 2, 2017. International travel is valid Nov. 30 through Dec. 13, 2016, and Jan. 10 through March 2, 2017. Domestic travel is not valid on Fridays and Sundays. Travel to and from both Florida and Nevada is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Florida and Nevada and from Nevada to Florida is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid Monday thru Thursday. International travel is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fares are valid only on nonstop service. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one way flight. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of week, but not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines, as long as reservations are canceled at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the flight. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds in the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies to published, scheduled service only. ... View more

Shark Week kicks off this Sunday and those majestic sharks aren’t the only ones that’ll be in the spotlight!  As the Official Airline of Shark Week, Southwest’s Shark-themed 737 will be featured in Discovery’s late-night show, Shark After Dark!  Tune-in or set your DVRs for the premiere of Shark After Dark, hosted by Kevin Hart, Sunday, June 26, on the Discovery Channel. Throughout Shark Week, June 26-July 3, Customers and Employees can catch Discovery Channel’s Shark Week onboard flights via our Onboard Entertainment Portal’s live TV product. And, be sure to keep tracking the Shark Week plane as it flies across the system through the end of August.  Post your photos with the hashtag #SharksTakeFlight so we can see all the great cities it visits. Enjoy the most jawsome week ever!   ... View more

This is a guest blog post from Janie Paradis, Senior Vice President at Lilly Pulitzer. At Lilly Pulitzer, we love to travel. And, since you always have to travel in style, we’ve compiled our insider packing tips to help you be the most efficient traveler on the Southwest plane and the coolest and the most colorful on the beach: Tip 1: Cozy up in cashmere. Air conditioned airports and flights offer the perfect opportunity to indulge in our Ellis Cashmere Wrap (chicest blanket ever!) and start your beach read. On your way out for dinner, we suggest you reach for our Amalie Open Front Cardigan to throw over your romper to keep colorful once the sun sets (or if the restaurant air conditioning is over zealous!). Bonus tip: Stick a dryer sheet between each of your sweaters when you pack them to guarantee that they smell clean and fresh when you take them out to wear. Tip 2: Spend the day at the beach with your girls? All you have to do to prepare your little one for the evening is brush the sand off your daughter and throw her in a Mini Mila Shift Dress and she is dinner-ready. Bonus tip: To keep them occupied, have your kids play #FindTheLilly in their Lilly clothes. We still hide Lilly’s name in each of our prints, just like Lilly herself did in the 50s. Our last tip is to pack a printed caftan in your carry on. In the event that you’re not able to check into your hotel upon arrival, you’ll be read with the caftan to wear as a cover-up to the pool or pair with your Laura Pineapple Strap sandals to wear straight to dinner. Bonus tip: Pack a bag of sliced lemons in your carry on as well and add them to your water as you travel. We promise you’ll be feeling refreshed and hydrated by the end of the flight. Be sure to join us starting June 20 to celebrate National Wear Your Lilly Day and kick off the start of summer. We want to share our obsession with Southwest with you, so we are hosting a Facebook contest to win a $500 Lilly shopping spree, a $500 Southwest gift card, AND a custom framed 5x5 print.  We can already picture you jet setting to Palm Beach in your latest Lilly ensemble… #SummerInLilly   ... View more

Southwest Airlines is all about connecting People to what they’re passionate about, including music and television. One of the ways that we bring that to life is through our sponsorship of the ATX Television Festival, which celebrates the love of television throughout the years and the fans who are dedicated to the shows, actors, writers, and all things TV. Each year the festival drums up creative new programming, and 2016 was no different. Among the events we enjoyed most was the Friday Night Lights Tailgate and Pep Rally, which reunited cast members after the show’s premier on NBC ten years ago. Attendees enjoyed a screening of a fan-favorite episode, and jammed out during performances from local bands and, if you’re a true fan you’ll remember, Crucifictorious (the fictional band from the show). In celebration of the Friday Night Lights Tailgate and Pep Rally, we’re here to keep you in the spirit with the Top Seven reasons (get it? a touchdown plus the field goal is seven points) how Southwest Airlines is similar to the TV show Friday Night Lights. Just like the Panthers and the Lions had a great coach leading them–Coach Taylor– Southwest Airlines has a great Leader at the helm in Gary Kelly! Both Friday Night Lights and Southwest Airlines share a love for Austin, Texas. Spoiler alert! Dillon, TX, is the fictional town from the show, but scenes for the show were actually filmed in Austin. Working for an airline is the ultimate team sport. From the air, to the ground, and everything in between, it takes everyone on our Team to get our Customers to their destination safely and on time. We root on our fellow Employees and celebrate our victories together, just like the fans on the TV show cheer on their teams. We own our home turf, just like the teams on Friday Night Lights. We are proud to support and be an integral part of the 98 communities in which we serve. We know how to have fun! Fans on the TV show turn out for the games, pep rallies, and tailgates, and we at Southwest Airlines celebrate and preserve our Culture with Company and Customer events throughout the year. Just like the Dillon Panthers rally around their unifying symbol of the Panther P before a game, we rally around our Heart—it’s at the center of everything that we do. We also partnered with ATX Television Festival to create the first-ever ATX Television Festival Channel onboard our WiFi-equipped aircraft. This channel brings exclusive content and panels from previous festivals to our Customers while they’re at 35,000 feet! Be sure to tune in from now until the end of August to catch all of the content. Clear skies, full tanks, can’t lose. ... View more

Grab your ticket and go! For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a travel sale with domestic fares starting as low as $49, $79, $99, and $129 one-way, and international fares starting as low as $99 one-way to some of our most popular destinations. Don’t delay, this sale will only last three days, so head to Southwest.com now to book your flight. These low domestic fares are available for purchase on Southwest.com starting Tuesday, June 7 through Thursday, June 9, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city, for travel on nonstop, domestic flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from Aug. 23 through Dec. 14, 2016 (travel to/from Florida and Nevada is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; blackout dates apply; check fare rules below for restrictions, exclusions, and blackout dates). Seats are limited. You may also book flights to international destinations with some of Southwest’s low international fares starting at $99 one-way today through Thursday, June 9, 2016, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of the originating city.  Fares are available for travel on nonstop flights on Mondays through Thursdays beginning Aug. 23 through Dec. 13, 2016 (Travel to Cancún, Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Cancún, Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel to/from Mexico City; Liberia, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica is valid daily; blackout dates apply. To see the list of available cities, prices, and to take advantage of these special fares, visit Southwest.com. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SALE FARE RULES Purchase from June 7 through June 9, 2016, 11:59 p.m. for the respective time zone of the originating city. Domestic travel valid August 23 through December 14, 2016. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid September 7 through December 8, 2016. International travel is valid August 23 through December 13, 2016. Domestic and San Juan, Puerto Rico travel is blacked out September 1-3, September 5, and November 18-29, 2016. Sale fares to international destinations are blacked out September 1-2, and November 18-20, 2016; sale fares from international destinations are blacked out September 4-6, and November 25-28, 2016. Domestic travel is valid only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Travel to/from Florida and Nevada is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Travel to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico is valid only on Mondays through Thursdays. International travel is valid only on Mondays through Thursdays. Travel to Cancún, Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta is valid only on Sundays through Wednesdays. Travel from Cancún, Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta is valid only on Tuesdays through Fridays. Travel to/from Mexico City; Liberia, Costa Rica and San José, Costa Rica is valid daily. Fares are valid on nonstop service only. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Points bookings do not include taxes, fees, and other government/airport charges of at least $5.60 per one way flight. Fares are not available to/from Portland, ME. Seats and days are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Travel is available for one-way Wanna Get Away® fares. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Sale fares may be available on other days of week, but not guaranteed. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines®, so long as you cancel your reservations at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies to published, scheduled service only. ... View more

It’s National Pet Day, and what better way to celebrate than with our furry friend and spokespup, Manny the Frenchie! As you may know, Manny is a frequent traveler on Southwest, and we love to welcome him onboard for his travels. We had a chance to sit down with Manny and his owner, Jon, to hear a little more about their story. As a pet friendly airline, we welcome cats and dogs onboard in the cabin (provided they meet sizing requirements). To learn more about our pet policy, please visit Southwest.com/pets. We want to hear your pet stories! Head on over to Facebook.com/Southwest to share your stories about your four-legged friends. ... View more

This is a guest post from our partners at Bryant Park Corporation in New York City. A new trend among young DIYers is the crafting of flower crowns. Decorated with beautiful blooms, these headdresses are a great accessory for spring. To give you the skills necessary to create your own, Southwest Porch at Bryant Park in New York City is holding a Flower Crown Crafting workshop on the evening of Wednesday, April 6. Brianne Manz of the Stroller in the City blog is hosting the session, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come by and make a gorgeous crown while enjoying a beer, glass of wine, or signature cocktail, available for purchase at the bar. All the materials you need to build your crown are provided for free while supplies last, and each participant will also receive a complimentary spring-themed cookie to snack on. Southwest Porch is the park’s cozy niche where you can relax while sitting in luxurious outdoor furniture. With food and beverage service provided by Ark Restaurants (the same group that operates Bryant Park Grill and Café), it’s a fabulous spot for a drink and snack al fresco. No purchase is necessary to enjoy the Porch, however, so you can also simply come by and give your feet a rest from strolling the park. ... View more

“When I think of Southwest, I think convenient, ontime, and rewarding.” —David Kouba, co-owner, Tower Technology, Inc.   Just like Southwest Airlines, David Kouba connects people to what’s important to them. While Southwest gets Customers from point A to point B, David analyzes cellphone towers and their performance to ensure that people are connected to family, friends, and work associates through their mobile device networks. David travels all over the country. Most of his business trips are quick ones—he sometimes leaves his home in Kansas City, Missouri, and returns the same day—and he depends on Southwest’s ontime service to get the job done. Flight Perk: “I love the Companion Pass, which I earned by using the Southwest Chase Visa credit card and taking a few flights a year. I can bring a family member or a friend to enjoy the trip with me.” Best Advice: “Get busy living; you know what the alternative is.” Top Destination: “Portland, Oregon. There is so much to do around the area—Mount Hood for skiing, the Columbia River Gorge with Multnomah Falls for some of the best hiking and scenery, and the wineries to the south for the best pinot noir in the country.” Family Time: “I coached my kids in football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Now that they’re older, we still play golf and tennis—I usually lose.” Do you love Rapid Rewards?  Vote for us in the 2016 Freddie Awards! ... View more

Awards season is in high gear, but humans aren’t the only ones taking home trophies for keeping us entertained. Our four-legged friends provided us with some of the year’s most memorable stories, best dance moves, and cutest photos of the year. What better way to honor them than to partner with the World Dog Awards and transport some of the nominated dogs to the show? We were especially excited that two of our furry friends, Manny the Frenchie and TurboRoo the Two-Legged Chihuahua, were invited to attend the awards show. Manny is nominated for Most Pawpular, and TurboRoo will be featured in a special “Barkstage” segment. These dogs, along with a few other small dogs, flew on Southwest to attend the awards. The pups received a swag bag, complete with a Southwest branded pet carrier and a collar, so that they could travel in style. The pups were given full VIP (Very Important Pet) treatment once they arrived at the airport and onboard the plane, thanks to our awesome Employees, who went above and beyond to make their trips extra special. Manny the Frenchie loves to fly Southwest Airlines Will Manny win “Most Pawpular” tonight? What will TurboRoo reveal during the special “Barkstage” segment? Tune in March 1 on the CW at 8:00 Eastern/7:00 Central to watch all of the action—it will be a doggone good time! In his green carpet best, TurboRoo meets a new friend, Nathan, at the World Dog Awards     ... View more

The following is guest written by our friends at Bryant Park, the home of the Southwest Porch in New York City. We’re getting into the holiday spirit at the Southwest Porch! Our holiday movie screening series is back by popular demand, but bigger and better than ever. Pick up a warm drink, stake out a stool around one of the Porch’s two firepits, and join us for movie screenings, paper ornament making, and an extra special event on December 22nd. All events start at 5:30pm. Here’s the schedule and all the details in their festive glory. Tuesday, December 15: Home Alone “KEVIN!” Quote every line of this holiday favorite while learning how to make paper ornaments. Monday, December 21: A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! A double header of 1960s classics, beloved by all ages. Paper ornament making too! Tuesday, December 22: TV Holiday Episode Marathon, presented by ATX TV Festival Relive the best hilarious holiday episodes of New Girl and How I Met Your Mother, plus watch the brand new holiday episode of Brooklyn 99. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll be able to enter onsite for a chance to win free passes to the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas in June 2016, with free air travel courtesy of Southwest Airlines®. Full contest info and rules below. Wednesday, December 23: A Christmas Story Your last chance to enjoy a festive favorite, and make paper ornaments! ATX TV Festival and Southwest Airlines Contest: All entries must be made onsite between 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. One entry per participant. Winner will be notified by email on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.  ... View more