SOUTHWEST AIRLINES’ BID TO ACQUIRE FRONTIER NOT SELECTED AT AUCTION

As much as I was excited to see my company try to expand and make a bigger presence in Denver, I am very pleased that the company put the employee's considerations first. It was and always will be the culture that makes Southwest Airlines thrive. Kudos to Gary Kelly and his staff for trying not to force a marriage that would of ended up in disaster for all the unions and employees involved with both airlines. The following information was issued today by Southwest Airlines via news release: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES’ BID TO ACQUIRE FRONTIER NOT SELECTED AT AUCTION Categories: Under the hood Posted by: Paula Berg | Aug 13, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Southwest Airlines Introduces New Pet Policy, Other Changes

I commend these changes. With the baggage fee, it helps protect the employees of Southwest from lifting overweight bags at the ticket counter and in the belly of the aircraft. It happens too frequently when an employee throws their back out trying to load an overweight bag in the bin. The UM fee is still cheaper than most other unaccompanied minor fees on other airlines. I can assure you though that no airline does a better job at handling UM's than we do. The PAWS program is also a good idea. I read that people are worried about this program. First off, the pet has to be small enough to fit under the seat and they can't roam the cabin. Secondly, the air in the aircraft is constantly filtered so allergies shouldn't be a problem. If we can offer a service that people are willing to pay for without disrupting the majority of the flying public, I'm all for it. Good Job Gary!  I don’t think you will be surprised to hear me say that we are in the midst of one of the most challenging times in aviation history.  In fact, it’s my opinion that this decade has been the most difficult in our industry’s 100-year history, and this year is arguably the most difficult we’ve seen this decade.  While Southwest Airlines is prepared for these tough times, we are certa Categories: Flying, Under the hood Posted by: Gary Kelly | May 29, 2009 at 10:54 am

Geek Schmeek

I love hearing about stories like this. It brings me back to my childhood when I wanted to learn everything there is to know about aviation. My grandfather was a private pilot, which influenced my love for aviation. He bought me books, took me on flights, and since he lived in Tampa and I lived in Buffalo, we always flew down so it was always a treat to board a jetliner. Now that I'm in my twenty's and work for Southwest, I still feel that adrenaline rush every time I get on one of our 737's. I always wanted to be a pilot, but working on the ramp in BUF I still feel like I am an important part of the flight process. As much as passengers depend on the pilot doing a great job in the skies, the pilots depend on the ramp to get the aircraft in tip top shape for flight. One piece of advice I can give to anyone who wants to work in this industry...don't give up the dream. Some people were born to fly...LIVE IT! On this episode of Red Belly Radio, I interview a young man named Dan Webb. He attends university in Rhode Island, and to say that Dan likes all things airline is a gross miss understatement. Categories: Flying, Uncategorized Posted by: Steve Heaser | May 19, 2009 at 10:58 am

Continental Express Flight #3407

Being a Southwest ramper here in Buffalo, I just want to express my sadness and sorrow for the families who had loved ones aboard Continental 3407. For Buffalo being a small operations airport, you would never expect an air disaster to happen in your own backyard. Even though Continental is a competitor of ours, out there on the ramp we all look out for one another and are supportive of one another to make sure the passengers our are number one priority. May God Bless every family that had loved ones on that plane and God Bless the Continental crew in BUF, because it will be a few challenging days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone touched by these sorrowful events, including our interline friends at Colgan Air and Continental Airlines. Categories: Uncategorized Posted by: Brian Lusk | Feb 13, 2009 at 9:43 am

Deicing Da Plane

Great topic! If our operations in Buffalo were the size of Chicago Midway, hands down we would be the leader of de-icing fluid usage in the system especially this winter. Although we use a lot of fluid, we take pride that every Boeing is a goin' with a clean red belly to safely transport our customers. Propylene glycol. Sounds fascinating, no? Is it a food additive? Is it used to regulate humidity in cigar humidors? Perhaps it is used to make artificial smoke such as you would find at your local night club? Maybe it is used in cat food? Categories: Airports, Flying, Under the hood Posted by: Steve Heaser | Jan 25, 2009 at 6:04 pm

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