Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)
recently announced Kari Christensen as the new area marketing manager for the
southern New England area.

As area marketing manager, her primary responsibilities will involve media
relations, corporate sales, and community events.  Christensen is a New
England native and a graduate of Colby College in Waterville, Maine.

“I am looking forward to continuing to develop Southwest Airlines as the
hometown airline in southern New England,” said Christensen.

“I am looking forward to continuing to develop Southwest Airlines as the
hometown airline in southern New England,” said Christensen.

“Kari`s hard work, dedication, and overall knowledge of the airline
industry has opened the door for her promotion to area marketing manager,”
said Nicole Jordan, Southwest`s district marketing manager.  “I`m very pleased
that Kari is representing Southwest`s marketing efforts in southern New
England.”

Southwest Airlines began service to Providence in October 1996 with
14 daily nonstop departures to Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway,
Nashville, Orlando, and Tampa Bay.  Currently, the carrier operates 28 daily
nonstop departures to nine cities with additional or connecting service to
35 other cities.

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