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Raising the Bar--SI One |
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Francisco,
Hey buddy! Good to see you back on the Blog! Your idea is great except for one problem -- we'll need to get Ding! Boy to install a tail hook on good ole N922WN, because the arresting cables on the Nimitz will tear up the landing gear and probably blow some good tires, too. Of course, there's the technical issue of whether the nose gear on a B737 can handle the stress of a steam-powered catapult launch when SI One is ready to depart and return to our regular route system.
Given the potential for complications, do you suppose your former shipmates would settle for a couple of subsonic fly-bys instead?
Come see us some time!
Kim
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Hello from LaGuardia Airport in New York City! I just witnessed one of the coolest plane events ever! We finally, after much speculation and anticipation, revealed the beautiful SI One. This plane, N922WN, is wrapped with a temporary decal featuring the cover m |
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Raising the Bar--SI One |
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Dear N922WN,
Don't get too excited about the interior, I'm sure it is just about as "glamorous" as the insides of the Shamu planes. The typical view that you'd have from the inside looking out...ribs, lungs, various internal organs, etc...
LOL
Kim
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Hello from LaGuardia Airport in New York City! I just witnessed one of the coolest plane events ever! We finally, after much speculation and anticipation, revealed the beautiful SI One. This plane, N922WN, is wrapped with a temporary decal featuring the cover m |
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Raising the Bar--SI One |
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Christi,
Congratulations on a great post -- you have tackled a topic that is controversial with your usual style and professionalism!
While I respect people's right to have an opinion, I have to wonder why it is that in this thread, just like some of Bill Owens' threads, so many of the most offended and vocal critics share the same first name? How many parents out there have named their children "Anonymous"???
When all of this hubbub dies down, I think I need to go chat with our CEO and my fellow college alum about our NEXT special livery aircraft, Bevo One.
Kim
Customer Relations Blog Boy
Hello from LaGuardia Airport in New York City! I just witnessed one of the coolest plane events ever! We finally, after much speculation and anticipation, revealed the beautiful SI One. This plane, N922WN, is wrapped with a temporary decal featuring the cover m |
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Holiday flying--a report from the Field |
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Carole,
Yay! I always get excited to see that you have authored a thread for the Blog -- as soon as I see your "byline" at the top, I just KNOW that it will be interesting, entertaining, funny and will sometimes bring tears to my eyes. I agree with you about the incredible men and women of our military branches; when I see them in an airport, the expressions on their faces usually tell me whether they are "coming" or "going". I have yet to have anything other than a grateful response when I go up and thank them for their service to our country.
As you mentioned, traveling around holiday times can be quite an experience. I took the opportunity to non-rev several times in December, and was always exceedingly proud of the professionalism, courtesy and conscientiousness displayed by all five members of the crew on each flight I was on. Even our most regular Customers may not realize the strain and stress that flying multiple flights per day and dealing with hundreds of different personalities and temperments can create, and I remain in awe of the ability of our FAs to make each flight special for those onboard.
Now, my goal for 2009 is to have, using your word, the serendipity to book some travel on one of YOUR flights so that I can observe my friend excelling in the environment where your POS is legendary! If nothing else, you'll have to send me your schedule just so I can book a flight to go wherever you're going one day!
Kim
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To alking -- thanks for the kind words about SWA. It is gratifying to hear from our Customers that they've noticed some of the differences between us and the other air carriers and that our efforts to go above and beyond do not go unappreciated! I sure hope that you and your daughter had a wonderful time at Celine Dion's concert last weekend!
To Chris -- while I realize that some of our UMs are children traveling between parents, I hope that it is not always the case. When my children were young, we often put them on SWA to travel to visit their grandparents, so I try to assume the best when I see some of our younger Customers onboard!
To bswitzer -- I am so glad that your brother gives us the privilege of transporting him to and from SAN. It is always a distinct honor to have any member of our military traveling with us, and we are proud that so many choose to fly on Southwest. Please extend my gratitude to your brother for his service!
Kim
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To all of our military folks and their families, here is a photo that I took recently in Austin. Seeing our flag flying proudly from the jetway brought a lump to my throat...
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In the last 13 days, I've worked ten! That's a lot of flying. Why? |
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From Braniff to Southwest |
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Reagan,
Thanks for your positive comments! The video is awesome, but what was even more awesome was to be able to "interview" Mary for this story. I use the term "interview" very loosely, because it only took a few simple questions to get her started sharing some wonderful stories. I wish we could have used them all; you're seeing about five minutes of an hour's worth of chatting!
But, the TRUE inspiration in this story isn't so much the story -- it is Mary, who really adds immeasurably to the Culture of Southwest Airlines!
Kim
CRBB :-) Southwest Employee Mary Creason shares her memories about the life and times in the aviation industry. Read more about Mary in the blog post "Third Time's a Charm." Categories: Airports, Flying, Southwest Culture, Working at Southwest Jan 06, 2009 |
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