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Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes and Ambitious Goals to Enhance Customer Experience and Reduce Carbon Emissions

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(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has unveiled executive leadership changes and organizational realignment aimed at supporting the company’s strategic priorities. The changes include elevating Justin Jones to Executive Vice President Operations, where he will lead efforts related to modernization and daily airline operations. Tony Roach will assume the role of Senior Vice President & Chief Customer… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces Leadership promotions within Internal Audit and Legal Departments

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DALLAS, TX, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 12, 2022) announced two Leadership promotions within its Internal Audit and Legal Departments, both effective immediately. Internal Audit Ted Gordon was promoted to Vice President Internal Audit where he will be responsible for leading Internal Audit functions. Gordon will provide strategic and tactical leadership… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches season two of “My Kind of News” in partnership with “The Kindness Guy” Leon Logothetis

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Airline shares six-episode series focused on inspirational stories from nonprofit organizations that were each selected to receive 100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards DALLAS, TX, 2021-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to celebrate kindness with the season two debut of “My Kind of News,” hosted by and created in partnership with… Read the full press release

Southwest travel awards to be given to selected 52 nonprofit organizations as part of its one million Acts of Kindness challenge

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Airline selects winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations out of more than 2,500 contest submissions each to receive100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards Dallas, Texas, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected the 52 nonprofit organizations to each receive 100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards to help spread kindness and support their missions…. Read the full press release

501(c)(3) organizations can enter a contest to win 100 domestic one-way Southwest Airlines travel awards

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces its Employees, Customers, friends, and partners completed and logged a collective one million Acts of Kindness, achieving a goal Southwest® had set to meet by the end of this year in recognition of the airline’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate, the carrier continues to give back by offering… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines promotes Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jun 30, 2021) announced the promotion of Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications, effective immediately. This news follows last week’s announcement of Leadership Plans for 2022. Rutherford will succeed Bob Jordan… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines teams up with L.A. Times Studios and At Will Media to create its first podcast series, “Is This Seat Open?”

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) this week celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the carrier’s first commercial flights, which took place on June 18, 1971. To offer Customers and Employees a unique perspective on stories from the airline’s colorful history, Southwest®, L.A. Times Studios, and At Will Media partnered to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines invites Customers, Employees, and partners to participate in its Acts of Kindness campaign

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Airline invites Customers, Employees, and partners to inspire a kinder world by participating in its Acts of Kindness campaign DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is engaging its Customers, Employees, and partners to complete a collective one million Acts of Kindness throughout its 50th Anniversary year, celebrating half a century… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines appoints Whitney Eichinger as new Managing Director of Culture & Engagement

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Nov 5, 2019) announced a continuation of the carrier’s legacy of Culture leadership with a new Managing Director of Culture & Engagement, Whitney Eichinger. In this role, Eichinger will be responsible for Southwest’s enterprise support of the airline’s iconic Culture, along with the… Read the full press release

Southwest partners with Project Runway All Stars to create fashion items from recycled onboard and travel items

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Airline provides recycled onboard and travel items, including upcycled aircraft seat leather for the fan-favorite “Unconventional Materials” episode of Season 7. DALLAS, TX, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is adding “travel haute couture” to a list of repurposed items made from recycled aircraft seat leather, underscoring a commitment to its Repurpose with… Read the full press release

Southwest to support nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations through its Medical Transportation Grant Program

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the 79 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations across the nation that will benefit from the Southwest Airlines® Medical Transportation Grant Program (MTGP). Throughout 2018, these hospitals and medical organizations all will receive roundtrip tickets for distribution among patients and/or caregivers as a… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines returns as the official presenting sponsor of the Luck Reunion music festival

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) will return for a second year as the official presenting sponsor of the Luck Reunion, a boutique music festival taking place on Thursday, March 15, 2018, outside Austin, Texas. The continued partnership marks both brands’ commitment to the music community and to elevating burgeoning artists. Demonstrating the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue partner to transport dozens of impacted animals from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Lucky Dog Animal Rescue teamed up with Southwest Airlines to help with San Juan relief efforts by flying rescue animals from Puerto Rico to the D.C. area for adoption in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. In partnership with Puerto Rico animal rescue organization, PR Animals, Lucky Dog Staff… Read the full press release

Linda Rutherford appointed Southwest Airlines’ SVP, Chief Communications Officer

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DALLAS, TX, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Linda Rutherford to Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. With the promotion, Rutherford will add the Company’s Culture Services Department to her oversight and will report to Executive Vice President Corporate Services Bob Jordan, while continuing to work directly with Chairman… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® marks 10th year of its Medical Transportation Grant Program with donation of 10,000 roundtrip flights in 2017

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In celebration of milestone anniversary, airline partners with Musicians On Call to bring healing power of music to patients receiving medical treatment DALLAS, Texas, 2017-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations across the nation will benefit from the Southwest Airlines® Medical Transportation Grant… Read the full press release

Southwest Rapid Rewards will match up to two million points donated by Customers

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is encouraging Customers to support any of nine participating charities in honor of Giving Tuesday with a full week of points matching. Southwest Rapid Rewards® will match up to two million points donated by Customers from November 27 through December 3. “‘Tis the season… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines adds 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations to benefit from the Southwest Airlines 2015 Medical Transportation Grant Program

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More than 100 hospitals and medical organizations to benefit in 2015 DALLAS, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations from across the nation will benefit from the Southwest Airlines 2015 Medical Transportation Grant Program, with the total impact reaching 101 facilities. Through the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® recognized as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50

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Airline continues legacy as the hometown carrier that cares DALLAS, TX, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) was recognized today as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50, an annual initiative that identifies and recognizes companies for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where they… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines introduces Listening Center devoted to engaging with Employees and Customers in real time

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The airline continues to evolve as a leading social business, finding innovative ways to connect with Employees and Customers DALLAS, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) last night unveiled a Listening Center devoted to engaging with Employees and Customers in real time. Located at Southwest Airlines Headquarters in Dallas, the Listening Center is… Read the full press release

General Electric, McDonald’s USA, General Motors and Southwest Airlines Adopt Public Relations Research Standards

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Gainesville, Fl., 2013-10-17— /travelprnews.com/ — Four companies that are major buyers of public relations research and measurement services have adopted the first round of standards proposed by an international coalition leading the development of such standards.  The corporations requiring public relations research providers to meet the standards include General Electric, McDonald’s USA, General Motors and Southwest Airlines…. Read the full press release