Southwest Airlines' Gary Kelly Speaks to the Wings Club

CEO ADDRESSES 21ST CENTURY AVIATION

DALLAS, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    WHO:   Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board, President, and
           Chief Executive Officer

    WHAT:  Gary Kelly addresses the Wings Club in New York City.  His speech
           will detail Southwest's initiatives and accomplishments in 2009
           as well as update aviation leaders on the need for the industry
           to commit to improvements in technology, energy, and find climate
           solutions.  Those interested are able to listen via webcast.

    WHEN:  NOON Central Standard Time
           Dec. 17, 2009

    HOW:   A live broadcast of the speech will be available at
           http://www.ctenews.com . Gary's speech will be available next
           week for download at www.wingsclub.org.

www.southwest.com

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

Released December 16, 2009