DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a donation of
$150,000 to its national disaster
relief partners, American Red Cross, Feeding America®,
and Team Rubicon. This financial commitment is fulfilled through
the Southwest Airlines® Foundation, a corporate-advised
fund within the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Southwest Airlines is pleased to partner annually with American
Red Cross, Feeding America, and Team Rubicon, to support efforts
focused on preparedness, response, and resilience. The carrier is
providing a $50,000 grant to each of
these organizations, to assist with relief operations from the
recent refugee resettlements, wildfires, earthquakes, and tropical
storms including the latest, Hurricane Ida.
In an effort to provide the highest level of support to the
community, Southwest invites its Customers and Employees to join
these relief efforts through its Rapid Rewards® points
promotion running today, Sept. 1,
2021, through Oct. 4, 2021.
Rapid Rewards Members who donate a minimum of $25 to the American Red Cross, Feeding America,
or Team Rubicon, will receive 20 Rapid Rewards points for every
dollar donated*. Visit Southwest.com to donate to one
or more of the organizations working on the frontlines providing
much-needed relief to impacted communities.
"Southwest champions communities by supporting the work of
nonprofit organizations, and encouraging our Customers to do the
same," said Laurie Barnett,
Southwest Airlines' Managing Director of Communications and
Outreach. "We're thankful to our Employees and Customers for
putting their Hearts in action, allowing us to come together in a
time of need."
"When disaster strikes, Feeding America is on the ground and
ready to provide food assistance and emergency supplies to our
neighbors in need. Since food banks are rooted in each community,
we also support long-term disaster recovery efforts," said
Patrick Crawford, Managing Director
of Disaster Services at Feeding America. "We are incredibly
grateful to Southwest Airlines for their commitment to helping
fight hunger, especially during critical times of need."
For more information on how to donate or to create a Rapid
Rewards account, visit Southwest.com.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*Rapid Rewards account
information is required. Points will be reflected in the Members'
Rapid Rewards account within 45 days after a donation has been
made. The maximum earn limit is 10,000 points. Rapid Rewards bonus
points do not count toward A-List, A-List Preferred, or Companion
Pass qualification.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 51st
year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air
carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than
54,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million
Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of
point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure
and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest
operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101
destinations in the United States
and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to
Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs,
Calif.; Steamboat Springs; and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. Thus far in 2021,
Southwest has initiated service to Chicago (O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton both on Feb.
14; Savannah/Hilton Head and
Colorado Springs both on March 11;
Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. both on April 12; Fresno,
Calif. on April
25; Destin/Fort Walton Beach on May 6; Myrtle Beach,
S.C. on May 23; Bozeman, Mont. on May
27; Jackson, Miss. on June 6; and Eugene, Ore. on Aug.
29. The carrier will begin service to Bellingham, Wash. on Nov. 7; and Syracuse on Nov. 14.
The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in
May 2020 to highlight new and
round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees
well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning
efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, along with a federal
mandate requiring every person to wear a mask at all times
throughout each flight. Additional details about the Southwest
Promise are available
at Southwest.com/Promise.
Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its
purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and
low fares actually staying low. 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
carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified
circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare
differences might apply.
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. Learn more about how the
carrier gives back to communities across the world by
visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at
800-I-FLY-SWA®.
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