Southwest Airlines Archives

Gary Kelly Southwest Airlines CEO, to Retire

Mike FriedmanJune 23, 2021

I got some bittersweet news today when I read that Gary Kelly is stepping down as CEO of Southwest Airlines. I first met Gary back in 2000, when I was a freshly minted MBA following airline stocks. I remember sitting with him and now CFO Tammy Romo (who headed up investor relations at the time) in our offices in Minnesota and quizzing him on the competitive environment in Phoenix and Las Vegas, given America West's presence there....

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Fly To Las Vegas, Or Anywhere Else, And Bring A Friend. For Free.

Mike FriedmanJanuary 11, 2021

Southwest Airlines offers the most valuable perk in the airline business. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to bring a friend with you for free every time you fly. ...

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When You Return To Las Vegas, You’ll Be More Likely To Fly Southwest

Mike FriedmanMay 6, 2020

Over the past several weeks, I've seen several news articles indicating that Southwest Airlines may win national market share as we get through and past the effects of COVID-19....

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Southwest Airlines Cancel and Change Policy Covid-19 | Southwest Made Almost No Adjustments To Its Policy. There’s A Good Reason Why.

Mike FriedmanApril 3, 2020

In a world where airlines charge fees for everything from seat assignments to checked luggage, Southwest Airlines Cancel and Change Policy is remarkably fee-free. ...

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Southwest Vacations Packages To Vegas — Now At A Discount

Mike FriedmanFebruary 22, 2020

I write a lot about using miles for international flights, sometimes the best bargains are at home. Today we look at Southwest Vacations Packages Vegas.......

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The Superiority of the Southwest Airlines Credit Cards

Mike FriedmanOctober 11, 2019

Before we touch on the Southwest Airlines Credit Cards, let's talk Southwest Airlines. Southwest does everything differently from its competitors. ...

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanAugust 23, 2019

We're back with our weekly TWIT (This Week In Travel) notes, a peek around the travel industry to see what's new, unusual or interesting. This week, we discover that it's been 34 years since 1985, Southwest route adjustments and a "hidden" game from Starbucks....

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Saving Big From Southwest Vacations Deals

Mike FriedmanJuly 2, 2019

I'm not normally a package tour kind of guy. I'm simply too rigid about the hotel points that I'm earning. I'm happy to make the occasional exception when it saves me money. Let me introduce you to Southwest Vacations Deals. ...

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Airline Frequent-Flier Programs – Major US Carriers

Mike FriedmanApril 28, 2019

If traveling on a US carrier, chances are good that you are flying on one of four airlines. Here is a brief overview of the Airline Frequent-Flier Programs....

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