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Passenger Peggy Uhle was on a flight from Chicago to Columbus waiting to take off when it turned back to the gate and a flight attendant asked her to get off. At first she thought she was on the wrong flight, until the gate agent told her to check in at the desk and call her husband. She learned her son in Denver was in a coma after suffering a head injury. Even before Uhle had disembarked, the airline rebooked her - with no additional fees or charges - on a nonstop flight to Denver, and rerouted her luggage. She was packed a lunch, and her luggage was delivered to where she was staying.
Her son is still recovering, but she even received a phone call from Southwest asking how her son was doing. THAT'S what a good company looks like.
VanillaIcing
2 days after two southwest airplanes clipped each other on the runway. Good PR move.
ifrenchkissedkellykapowski
Luggage didnt arrive in the Dominican from SW. Took 6 hours to get it and was delivered on the back of a motorcycle.Good service i tell ya
slickfox
With all the talk of Imgur ads lately I had to scroll up and check the username before upvoting, still skeptical.
gurgenz221
Take notes,EA.
dontsquanchmebro
EA could take notes for the rest of their existence, and they would still screw it up.
gurgenz221
Lol.
ForbiddenSoda
I remember I was going to take a trip to visit my grandmother. 2 weeks before that trip, she passed away. They booked me a flight for 1/2
ForbiddenSoda
The morning after she passed, for no extra charge after calling and explaining my situation. Been loyal ever since. Great company.
whatspaulplayingtoday
TL;DR - Fly Southwest. They're pretty cool people.
slientnerd
Always love flying southwest or Delta! Best airline companies I have ever felt with for personal/business and military travel!
rocketskates89
Sauce?
EudyptesDiabolicus
I flew my grandma out to visit family on SW and flew back the next day. They got us preboarding and an extra seat out, and on the way (1/2)
EudyptesDiabolicus
(2/2) back they let me keep the extra seat and preboarding as I couldn't check in for my return flight as I was on planes flying her out.
NotTheUserYoureLookingFor
This is proof that good marketing is simply not being a shithead. People first, that matters.
freethelibrarians
This is a great story but I had to make sure it wasn't sponsored before I upvoted...
krauraurgg
Judging by the comments, I'm not so sure. Maybe it used the secret new "sponsored comment section" feature?
mialynneb
How terrifying for her. I can't imagine. Hope the kiddo is okay.
EinsteinsFitAsAFiddle
I always try to fly with them if I can, the experience is usually better all around then with most other airlines.
MatildaMantis
And normally cheaper.
theycallmeMrGlass
I booked a flight with them for next month. Makes me feel like I made the right choice
Boopbeepbeep
They are the best and they don't try to rip you off with luggage fees like other airlines. And the flight attendants tend to be pretty chill
birdiebridget
I've always enjoyed flying with them.
YesIWasBornInABarnThanksForAsking
Southwest is awesome, once you figure out the tricks
umuziki
Tricks?
YesIWasBornInABarnThanksForAsking
check in 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds before your flight to start with, gives you best shot at A boarding group
YesIWasBornInABarnThanksForAsking
Pay the $5-15 extra for early bird check in
YesIWasBornInABarnThanksForAsking
subscribe to "Click n save" if your travel is flexible, the sales are great
DoctorWhatsMyNameAgain
This after they fucked up and stopped a woman from calling her suicidal husband or the cops. Yea, he killed himself because they were fucks
flyingphilosopher
This is a great story, however was done in response to this: http://on.wtsp.com/1JO8vUc
REsoleSurvivor1000
That's awful...
flyingphilosopher
Supposedly the flight attendants were supposed to notify the pilots but didn't, so they're probably going to be reprimanded.
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
They should be fired.
REsoleSurvivor1000
Really. I can't even imagine how that feels to be the wife. Geez.
flyingphilosopher
Neither can I.
iampurplelungs
In a world full of asshole corporations, this makes me happy.
WebDevJewelerReptileLover
on the other end they also prevented a woman from calling her husband or police...or even notifying the captain when her husband was
WebDevJewelerReptileLover
suicidal. He killed himself.
Nobodyn0se
This is awesome! Now if only they could guarantee exit row seating to tall passengers, I'd consider flying with them.
TwCl
OP works for Southwest, right?
krauraurgg
And half the people in the comments section too.
joedirty1
Make me wonder as to how did they found out that she is a relative of the person? hmmm.. TSA and NSA?
razzmouhi
Husband probably called the airline so even if she was on the flight they could a flight attendant could let her know.
RadNomad
Is it not true that companies bank on chances to act on good deeds, sort of edging towards a publicity stunt? not to discredit genuine care.
azazyel
Yet they kicked Kevin Smith off a plane for being fat.
Duffman8813
And Kevin James...
FatalIll
Damn overweight luggage fees...
StrikerSashi
'Cause he's fat.
Rovylern
Was.
IamVengeanceIamTheNightIamBatman
Still kind of is. Healthier and lost a ton of weight, but still fat.
Rovylern
Fair enough. At least he's not two seat fat anymore though.
Sittingonabigblueboxlolwtfmars
Apparently it was because he only booked one ticket, he should have booked 2 because he takes up 2 seats. Plane was fully booked.
StarkRG
IIRC he was seated next to an overweight lady who had already bought a second seat (empty seat was between them).
Sittingonabigblueboxlolwtfmars
So to say he was kicked off because he was fat... not really the case. He tried to cheap out on 2 seats and it backfired. His own fault.
StarkRG
He fit their standards (to put the amnesty down) AND was sitting next to an empty seat another overweight passenger had bought.
RogerWoodhouse
The policy is basically "you can either buy 2 tix and be guaranteed seating or you can hope it isn't a full flight and get 2nd seat free"
azazyel
Yeah, I know more about it than I really should. I've listened to hundreds of hours of his speaking.
Rovylern
Garmy strong!
azazyel
Dude, I even have my SModcastle card
LosPer
Awesome. If only they could get their on-time performance up...
RogerWoodhouse
When it comes to overestimating gate-to-gate times to goose on-time performance stats, Southwest is one of the worst offenders.
sheik124
Flew SW Sunday night. Landed twenty minutes early. Whatchu talkin bout?
LosPer
Saw a recent graphic that showed them near the bottom for a recent quarter. Source: WSJ...
yogurtandstuff
Yeah, they were near the bottom, but were at 0. So that means they are typically exactly on time, which definitely is not bad.
LosPer
Here you go...
yogurtandstuff
Interesting, that wasn't the one I saw, but I think my bf just screenshotted me the other one :/ I will look for it.
knickknacksnackery
I love hearing that not all businesses (and particularly airline companies) aren't complete asshats.
WebDevJewelerReptileLover
http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2015/05/15/southwest-blocked-wifes-call-to-suicidal-husband/27407087/
knickknacksnackery
This puts a couple specific stewards in a bad light, not the company as a whole. They were supposed to notify the pilot and didn't.
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
My dad flew for them for 16 years until he retired. His sister has worked there for over 15 years now. Excellent company.
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
My aunt is a flight attendant. She quit teaching after seeing how much fun they had on the job when she flew down for my brother's wedding.
Davidnfilms
My dad too, hes retired now, but he loved working for them.
AnimaRytak
They also have one of the best safety records in aviation. This just made me like 'em more.
justmeDoodleDee
I upvoted just for the name ;) LOL However, I am glad to hear about SWA. I fly them when possible.
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
Dad retired from commercial aviation with 22,000 hrs of flight time (including Naval flight time). Then went on to fly for a private company
uneditedbrain
I upvoted you even though your username made it awkward for me to do so. dm;hu
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
I tweaked it slightly but I'm not sure it's any less awkward.
Ryebread91
So it used to be literally speaking?
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
Used to be ILoveGoingDownSoMuchIwouldPutMyWholeHeadinThereIfPossible
Ryebread91
That means you know its impossible. Which means you've tried. I salute your effort.
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
My username makes everything awkward.
RickyBobbyShakenBake
Wasn't southwest the same company that wouldn't let that woman call her suicidal hustband??
MRBEEFCAKE
Yes
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
The attendant, not the company: http://abc7news.com/news/woman-says-flight-crew-wouldnt-let-her-call-suicidal-husband/727387
DamnRightItsBetterThanYours
I would have raised such a shit show they would have had to do an emergency landing. Such a horrible feeling.
DamnRightItsBetterThanYours
Being so helpless and knowing you won't even know what happened until your flight lands...
thisappisajoke
It's like there's tons of people working for a company and they're all different, or something.
jetblacksaint
It's like a giant company would have rules and regulations so everyone working within could respond the same, or something
thisappisajoke
All companies DO have that, that still doesn't stop the few assholes from being assholes.
pigggers
Whah? Source?
MRBEEFCAKE
http://abc7news.com/news/woman-says-flight-crew-wouldnt-let-her-call-suicidal-husband/727387/
idrinkcheapbeer
Southwest is a pretty badass airline. On and off quick, fast baggage claim, great customer service, etc. Can't stand the cattle call though.
boognish115
I like it. It's efficient and comfortable.
mrstanley
The cattle call is a more efficient way to board compared to other airlines. Saves time overall.
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
Gotta make a sacrifice somewhere. Though I've flown on another airline twice in the past 20 years so can't compare.
beepboop21
What's the cattle call?
ique
idk I like it better than getting to an assigned seat that I specially chose only to find some jerk sitting there with the "I dare you" face
kbtoys
Earlier you check in the lower # you receive in the class you purchased. Everyone gets in line based on # .actually encourages conversation
kbtoys
To ask people what # they have to figure out if you are in front of them or behind them
FluffyPinknMoist
Southwest doesn't have assigned seating for their coach passengers, it's first come first served so people crowd to get on first.
beepboop21
That sounds awful
NamesIsHardYo
There's no crowding, it depends when you check in (24 hrs before flight) and you get in order. Not that hard. Genius really.
ethantremblay
Ryanair used to have unassigned seating, but without the # order for boarding. That was crowding.
bannedfornsfw
"Moo"
CaseyCase
:D
toTheGreatWhiteNorthHockeyIsTheOnlyGame
I mean it depends on your travel. I fly delta because I get upgrades which is more worth it to me.
idrinkcheapbeer
I fly them all. (I travel in a "WE NEED YOU HERE NOW" style) Southwest is impressive but man I wish I could get an assigned seat.
toTheGreatWhiteNorthHockeyIsTheOnlyGame
Yeah I agree. Knowing where you're sitting and knowing that you can take all the time you want (within reason) is much more relaxing.
DamnRightItsBetterThanYours
you can always upgrade to business select and know that you'll get one of the first 15 seats...
AnybodyOutThere
Last time I flew they had a $12 upgrade that at least got me somewhere in the A line.
Willis1magillis2
My mom, dad and I were on our way to Las Vegas for a week. We arrived at the airport and Frontier was slow and kicked us off the flight
Willis1magillis2
We went to the South West counter, lady went and booked us on their website for half price. Frontier gave us $100 vaucher as an "apology"
depressedSaddamHussein
Hey I work there !
80percentlegs
Southwest is the best. I love flying with your airline, it's always a pleasant experience.
Wacked
Your name better not be Dan! (And as @branbb60 asked) - Stories please!
Harrysonjohnson
Yeah same! I clean the planes though ;(
shadowtonothing
Fleet service guys are still awesome though. High five from a CSA!
Sooothisonethyme
Southwest is the only airline ill ever use, tried a few all others were horrid
Quelquefois
Wanna be my best friend and fly me places?
depressedSaddamHussein
Not that easy anymore :(
Quelquefois
Soooooooo is that a yes?
JonoMong
Imgur loves you.
krauraurgg
Looking at this comment section, it seems like everyone on Imgur was replaced by Southwest employees. Imgur isn't this positive about cats.
depressedSaddamHussein
Why thank you
BrewMyTeabag
Have you done stories yet?
depressedSaddamHussein
No didn't think to I only really have. One story
danielsdesk
technically we all only really have one story, when you think about it...
viptenchou
That's deep, man.
HectorAltamirano
REsoleSurvivor1000
depressedSaddamHussein
Sorry I'm usually a lurker so ya know I have to study how to job story
SomebodyStoleMyCarRadio
WarpPig
I stared at this for about 3 minutes before I realized it wasn't the .gif
JustLikeTheGypsyWomanSaid
Southwest is an amazing airline!
heyguysimtom
Want to get me a job maybe yeah?
ColoradoStateRams
Doing what?
depressedSaddamHussein
I'm a mechanic nothing special happens
njd1874
Do you ever get home with a few screws left over from something ? Probably not.
GittOffMee
Good! That's what I want to hear from an airline's mechanic!
jglenn
Where at? My dad has stories for DAYS about stuff that happens and he is a mechanic.
depressedSaddamHussein
Oakland international
TragedyCake
Hey my dad's the manager of maintenance for swa! Woooooo I luv southwest!!!
undernourishedandovercaffeinated
You guys are the best!
mhsbsu
Me too! :)
littlevulpix
My dad just got a job there! Said the person who interviewed him hugged him! They all seem like really good people
nitroc3ll
could i get interviewed so i can get a hug? please? :(
pachyderm
Not you
ArmChairCommentator
I'm planning to switch loyalties to South West from Delta
MrDaliard
Good job, kindhearted genius!
SometimesIBuildThings
ARE YOU IN THE BIRTHDAY VIDEO?!?
depressedSaddamHussein
No
reider10
You kind hearted genius you
Stumbleine
I'm always a little envious of people who work within the airline industry. Because I assume you all feel comfortable flying, and I cant :(
gingerlyred
How does one go about working for an airline? I'm seriously interested.
mhsbsu
Apply. That's what I did. Just on their websites. Good customer service experience is a plus. And interviewing well.
depressedSaddamHussein
Well you can go to a school on avionics if you're interested in piloting like Embry Riddle and you can also study aircraft mechanics there
gingerlyred
I'm interested in something in the area of flight attendant, odd something like that. It just seems like a lot of fun :)
yourmomisaukulele
My dad is a pilot for southwest and they send blankets when sick and gifts for anniversaries, they are really great
Ecxusemeisthisnametaken
My dad is in Dispatch. There's a pretty good chance that my dad has talked to your dad.
tromedlov
I'm a pilot kid too!!! I'm too old now to fly free but buddy passes have continued to make life great!
Iknowhowrubberbandsaremade
Same here! I love buddy passes but standby can be hit or miss. Still, I like to take my chances :)
Iknowhowrubberbandsaremade
My dad is a Southwest pilot too! Pilot kids unite!