Southwest Porch Warms Up Bryant Park

Southwest Airlines, 'wichcraft, and Bryant Park Celebrate Southwest Porch

    WHAT:    Slankets, hot toddies, s'mores-yes, please!  Southwest Airlines,
             'wichcraft, and Bryant Park unveil the sleek, snuggly winterized
             Southwest Porch at Bryant Park. To complete the festiveness of
             the holiday markets, the ever popular Southwest Porch will be
             revitalized featuring a new menu created by 'wichcraft, heaters,
             a fire pit, and warm Slankets to keep visitors toasty.

    WHO:     Southwest Airlines
             'wichcraft
             Bryant Park
             Invited guests

    WHEN:    Wed, Nov. 18
             6pm-8pm

    WHERE:   Southwest Porch at Bryant Park
             Southwest corner of Bryant Park
             Sixth Ave between 40th and 39th

    VISUALS: Outdoor fire pit
             Guests toasting s'mores while warming up under heaters
             New server uniforms
             Speakers toasting guests

    DETAILS: Southwest Airlines together with 'wichcraft and Bryant Park
             opened the Southwest Porch in June 2009.  With comfortable
             Adirondack chairs, a customized 'wichcraft menu, and located in
             one of the hottest parks in Manhattan, New Yorkers were able to
             escape to their very own porch for relaxation!

             To keep the tradition going, the Southwest Porch was winterized
             complete with heaters, a fire pit, a new menu, and Slankets so
             New York city could keep the tradition going throughout the
             winter.  Operating hours are Noon-9pm everyday.

    MEDIA:   Please call Public Relations (214) 792-4847

www.southwest.com

/PRNewswire -- Nov. 17/

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

Released November 17, 2009