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Southwest Airlines 737-700 Flight MHT-MCO

Welcome aboard my first flight in awhile! This time my family and I board a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. This was a new experience for me for many reasons. It was my first time flying out of Manchester N.H. It was my first time flying on Southwest and it was my first time going back to Disney almost 13 years (so it was practically my first time). When we arrived at MHT I was greeted by a aircraft I have only seen documentaries about…It was Donald Trumps private Boeing 757-200! I was able to get several good shots of the “flying mansion” from the terminal building and onboard our aircraft. Our aircraft was one of the more elder 737-700’s in the Southwest fleet being almost 17 years old! It had previously flown for the now defunct Braathens before being handed down to Southwest. When we got aboard the airplane the first thin we noticed was the smell of “new leather”…. the airplane had just recently undergone a retrofit of the cabin and it looked great!

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Southwest Airlines hiring 650 in three states

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Southwest Airlines announced Friday it is hiring 650 customer service representatives at call centers in Phoenix, Albuquerque and San Antonio.

“We are looking for hardworking, fun-loving, and caring people who will give their all to help connect our customers to what’s important in their lives,” Julie Weber, vice president people, said in a statement.

Experience working in customer service is preferred.

Southwest Airlines employee perks include travel privileges, five weeks of pay toward retirement accounts, profit sharing and more.

Interested applicants should go to southwest.com/careers.

The airline is one of more than 20 companies who are hiring 100 or more employees in Arizona in July.

Southwest Airlines Business Model Could Soon Be the Industry Standard

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has become the darling of the U.S. airline industry (and its investors) since its inception in 1966. With a focus on commuter benefits, low airfares and efficient operations, it is known as one of the best airline companies in the entire industry.

While many airlines place heavier weight on amenities and comfort, Southwest Airlines has been a pioneer, with its commuter-focused business model that caters to people looking for quick, cheap and painless flights from point to point.

What specifically makes Southwest Airlines so great? What makes it the future, if not the present, of the U.S. airline industry? Find out why Southwest Airlines has been able to achieve consistent stock growth to become a leader in the U.S. airline industry.

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