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Hulk

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6. Doesn't surprise me that it was Southwest Airlines

Reply to Stonepounder (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 03:15 AM

Aug 2017

I've had nothing but very positive experiences when flying with them. They run their airline a bit unorthadox (sp?), but I have been impressed with their courtesy and professionalism nearly every time I've flown with them.

Great airline in an age of shitty competition for cheap seats from point a to point b.

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Airline Reps Note To A Passenger With Cancer Will Make You Tear Up [View all] Stonepounder Aug 2017 OP

I may be biased but this is what Pittsburghers are like. ohtransplant Aug 2017 #1

I have only had one experience in Pittsburgh GeoWilliam750 Aug 2017 #7

I lived in Pgh for about 8 years back in the 80's. Had it not been for my mother's failing health, Tarheel_Dem Aug 2017 #12

You're right. Many people are surprised by that but as they say, "It's a 'burgh thing." ohtransplant Aug 2017 #13

"When I meet people who have lived in Pittsburgh, it's like old home week, even though we never met" Tarheel_Dem Aug 2017 #14

You hit on another point. You run into Pittsburghers all over! ohtransplant Aug 2017 #15

"Dahntahn". That's it. I didn't even know how to try to spell that. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2017 #16

It's also what Southwest does, generally More_Cowbell Aug 2017 #2

Whatever it is I hope it's contagious! ohtransplant Aug 2017 #3

Also great advertising and public relations GeoWilliam750 Aug 2017 #8

Love thes type of human interest stories...thanks for sharing it. iluvtennis Aug 2017 #4

What with all the public relations black eyes the airlines have been talking rocktivity Aug 2017 #5

Doesn't surprise me that it was Southwest Airlines Hulk Aug 2017 #6

Thanks for sharing...very sweet! Did you call or write her manager to tell them BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #9

From the same article: Stonepounder Aug 2017 #10

GOOD! Maybe other companies will encourage this type of action and behavior. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #11