Thought Leaders
Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Employee Engagement
Having employees apply innovative thinking outside of the scope of their daily functions benefits both employees and employers.
By Jaia Thomas
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Entrepreneurs
The 6 Best Airlines for Business Travelers
Forget the biggest carriers: These smaller airlines offer great amenities, fewer layovers and solid reward programs.
By Brad Wilson
Business News
Despite Big Fuel Savings, Airlines Don’t Expect Lower Fares
Carriers in the U.S. said they will save millions of dollars in fuel costs, but won't be passing that savings along to passengers.
By Reuters
Brick & Mortar
Underdogs Can’t Win Being Copycats
Don't just look at the current best in your industry and do what they do. Try to be the best you, but feel free to borrow from unlikely sources.
Business News
The Feds Don’t Want In-Flight Cell Phone Calls, Either
The U.S. Department of Transportation has a hang-up with in-flight calls, perhaps enough to put an official kibosh on them – and soon.
Business News
SeaWorld, Southwest Airlines Terminate Partnership Amid ‘Blackfish’ Fallout
While the companies chalked it up to 'shifting priorities,' the announcement comes on the heels of widespread urgings by animal activists.
By Geoff Weiss
Online Presence
WATCH: Southwest Flight Attendant Delivers Hilarious Safety Announcement
This flight attendant could probably double as a standup comedian, with her spiced-up safety announcement garnering over 1.5 million views on YouTube.
By Kate Taylor
Entrepreneurs
Southwest Airlines’ Landing Mix-Up Could Have Been Super Scary
Despite the inconvenience to passengers, mistakenly landing at the wrong airport points to larger security and safety issues.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
Why Businesses Fail: A Data Expert Explains It All
Data scientist Thomas Thurston uses algorithms to understand the common traits between businesses that fail and succeed. Turns out, experience is only a small factor, and the best products can actually backfire.
By Sarah Max
Building a Business
Secrets of the 10 Most-Trusted Brands
Dreaming of the day your business becomes a household name? Follow these examples.