Southwest Airlines' History and Culture Displayed Inside Its Headquarters

Publish date: 2024-05-02

Southwest Airlines turned 50 this year, and its long history of humor, hot pants, and unique marketing campaigns has made it a favorite among both leisure and business travelers.

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To celebrate its history, the airline has taken blips of its past and important aspects of its culture and displayed it throughout its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

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The company has walls lined with photos of special events, murals highlighting important people and moments, and dozens of other small tidbits that tell the company's story.

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Part of Southwest's interior was envisioned by architecture and design firm Corgan, which worked with over 1,000 employees to choose furniture and create area mock-ups. The result was a vibrant decor that maximized building density without sacrificing the company's employee-focused culture.

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One of the building's biggest displays is the fleet of model aircraft hanging from the ceiling of its main lobby. The planes include the company's original Desert Gold livery, its new Canyon Blue paint scheme, and a slew of its specialty state flag liveries.

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Southwest's corporate buildings have a handful of beautiful murals that tell the story of its people and culture, including information on its founders Herb Kelleher and Rollin King...

Southwest's founders Herb Kelleher and Rollin King Southwest Airlines

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Small relics of Southwest's history are also on display, like mannequins of old flight attendant and pilot uniforms...

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