On February 20, 1968 the Texan Aeronautical Commissions approved plans to fly in 3 states, the creators are Rollin King and Herb Kelleher
Expanded through 1980’s to 1990’s by 1993 Southwest Airlines could fly in 34 states in
15 states
In 2002 they traveled in 58 cities and 30 states, it has been 13 years in a row that they are profitable, even after September 11, 2001, net income fell 52.9 percent, Southwest was the only airline company that had a profit all the other companies were in the red
Was the first airline to achieve the Triple Crown, they had five difference Triple Crown dedicated to the Employees of Southwest Airlines for their excellent achievements.
Their Mission and Vision
Statement
Mission
The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of Customer
Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and
Company Spirit. To give ordinary people the opportunity to fly.
To the employees
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every
Southwest Customer.
Vision
To have a conservative increase growth, capitalize and cutback schedules of other airlines. To continue expanding conservatively in long-haul success.
New Mission Statement
Southwest Airlines is a company that is for anyone and every that wants to get from point A to point B by flying. Our service and philosophy is to fly safe, with high frequency, low-cost flights that can get passengers to their destinations on time and often closer to their destination. We fly in 58 cities and 30 states and are the world’s largest short-haul carrier and we make sure that