DALLAS, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Van Eaton has joined the Company as its
new Managing Director of Governmental Affairs. In the newly
created position, Van Eaton will
lead the Governmental Affairs Team, which is devoted to building
and fostering relationships and advocating for Southwest in local
communities, at the state level, and in Washington, D.C. To view Van Eaton's bio, click here.
"Jason will be a valuable addition to the Southwest Family and
brings with him a wealth of experience in both the private and
public sectors that will serve him well in this new role," said
Southwest Airlines' Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and
Regulatory Officer Ron Ricks.
Van Eaton previously served as
former United States Senator
Kit Bond's State Director, as well
as in a number of Leadership roles in the private sector, most
recently as Managing Partner of Kit Bond Strategies. Jason
returns to the North Texas region,
where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and
History from Texas Christian University
(TCU).
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)
continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with
exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 47,000 Employees
to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest
operates more than 3,600 flights a day, serving 94 destinations
across the United States and six
additional countries. Southwest service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, begins on
June 7, 2015; and subject to
government approvals, service to Belize City, Belize, begins October
15, 2015. Southwest will begin serving Liberia, Costa
Rica, on November 1, 2015,
subject to foreign government approval.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity while over the United States. That connectivity
enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming
music provided by Beats Music or to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued partners. Southwest is the only
major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first
and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply,
some airlines may allow free checked bags on select routes or for
qualified circumstances), and there are no change fees, though fare
differences might apply. In 2014, the airline proudly unveiled a
bold new look: Heart. The new aircraft livery,
airport experience, and logo, showcase the dedication of Southwest
Employees to connect Customers with what's important in their
lives. In 2014, the airline proudly unveiled a bold new look:
Heart. The new aircraft livery, airport experience,
and logo, showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees to connect
Customers with what's important in their lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new
markets. With 42 consecutive years of profitability,
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known
for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's
performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the
communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and
the planet. The 2014 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at SouthwestOneReport.com.
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