Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, with June 18 marking 50 years since the carrier's first commercial flight. To celebrate, Southwest® has declared June 18 as Wanna Get Away Day and has registered the day with the National Day Calendar. In 1996, Southwest coined the phrase "Wanna Get Away®" to highlight the Company's expansion, as well as creating humorous moments relevant to its Customers within its marketing.
As Wanna Get Away has become an iconic and recognized expression for....