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Photos from the Archives Vault |
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"Pacific Southwest Airlines--no relation to us" -- well, in the family sense, there's no relation. However, PSA's business model and practices were a model for Southwest. It’s been awhile since we opened the Southwest archives vault, but we have some goodies for you today. We found these large format black and white air-to-air photos of our very first aircraft, N20SW. [as Categories: Flying, Southwest Culture, Under the hood Jan 08, 2010 |
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EarlyBird Check-in: A Convenient Way to Travel |
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I know that with the A list check-in, the order is by how long each passenger has been on the A list (the more time on the A list, the higher your check-in priority). What ordering method will be used for early-bird?
As for the chances I'll use this? Well, when I'm on vacation, and may not have access to the internet at check-in time, I'll definitely use this so I don't need to worry about checking in early. On the other-hand, if I know I'll have access to the internet around check-in time, why bother?
Once again, Southwest Airlines is introducing a new product to make traveling a little easier for our Customers. Many of you have told us how important it is to get an early boarding position so you can find that coveted seat without having to watch the clock for your 24-hour window to check in. Today, I am excited to introduce EarlyBird Check-in - one more way Southwest is providing conv |
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES’ BID TO ACQUIRE FRONTIER NOT SELECTED AT AUCTION |
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I'm divided at the result. I would have liked to have seen what Southwest would do at ATL, DCA or with more slots at LGA. Even more exciting was the possibilities of Southwest using Lynx to enter smaller markets. Still, I'm happy that my second favorite airline (next to Southwest) at least has some prospect at surviving (while Southwest was on record that Frontier would not have lasted longer than two more years) 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 Aug 14, 2009 |
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Update on Wi-Fi |
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Would it be possible for @SouthwestAir to tweet each morning a list of flights that will be WiFi enabled? I've noticed that @AlaskaAir (which is also using row44) provides that info.
Southwest now has four aircraft up and running with Wi-Fi service—and so far, the testing is going really well. Southwest has operated the service on more than 500 flights and more than 9,000 Customers have logged on. |
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Southwest Stays True to Its "Rep" |
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These 4 were close --
Number 1 is the most eye grabbing, though, like others, I prefer the slogan "I'm going to jump on that plane" from number 3. I can easily see this one rolled out system wide touting the new service to MSP.
Number 6 is pretty eye grabbing too, but the giant "JUMP THAT PLANE" doesn't work for me. Again, I like the "JUMP ON THAT PLANE" from number 3.
Number 3 has a great concert poster feel to it, but all the words in blue just kinda get jumbled up and make it too busy.
Number 5 would make a terrific pin. The problem with it is that the "When" and "Comes To" gets lost in the state, such that at first glance, it reads "LUV Town" (but maybe that was intentional). If you actually were thinking of making this into a pin, I'd axe the slogan, and move the heart's position on the state to MSP's location.
These 2 just didn't do it for me.
When I first saw number 2, the first thought I had was that the trailer was dumping a load. Actually, I don't care for the trailer at all; I have enough time convincing folks that Southwest does not cater strictly to trailer trash, and this doesn't help.
Number 4 is just too generic.
Southwest Airlines is often regarded as one of the best companies to work for in America. In 2007, we received over 300,000 applications, and hired less than 5,000 of the best. This competitive hiring process is only one of the reasons I feel so lucky to have been hired on with the Graphic Design & Creative Services Department in late 2008. Categories: Under the hood, Working at Southwest Feb 20, 2009 |
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