737-800 to be added to the Southwest fleet

Southwest has ratified agreement with the Pilots union. The Boeing 737-800 will be added to Southwest's fleet. Could this affect the low cost foundation the company was built on? I think that that this could definitely increase costs but I don't know how significantly.

New and Innovative Promotion

Southwest will donate one dollar for every person that "checks in" at any airport that Southwest serves. The donations will go to the make a wish foundation. I think that this is a wonderful organization. And it is also great for companies to give back to the community. It may not directly boost sales but it boosts their reputation.
For full article:
http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/prindex.html

Lace Up Your Skates, Denver--the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park is Open for Business!

Work for Southwest?

I would LOVE to work for Southwest. They would definitely be a fun and exciting company to work for. Southwest truly cares about its employees. But since I will officially be a mortgage paying American, I dont forsee a move in the near future.

Thoughts on Chapter 12

Southwest's culture is one of the key elements that differentiates it from other organizations. Southwest thrives off of a fun working environment. I posted videos of rapping flight attendants earlier in the semester.  They also empower their employees to continually improve the southwest experience for its customers. Southwest has been named one of the top places to work for.

thoughts on Chapter 11

Southwest is greatly looking forward to the holiday season. After all that is when most people travel. They are gearing up with new promotions and advertisements. I suggest checking out their website if you are planning to travel this holiday season! :D

Chapter 10 thoughts

From what I have read and researched about Southwest, i think that Southwest has more of a centralized decision making structure. Since it is only domestic, I don't think a decentralized structure would make sense. Southwest does not outsource, again it wouldnt make sense for them to do so.