Spreading Happiness through Music

Read our Customer Anis’ Southwest story, which he shared with us via email. I was born loving music. I believe it’s my life’s calling to spread music to others, and Southwest Airlines helps me do that.

After studying in India and graduating from Bombay University, I started my musical mission. I’ve performed in more than 25 countries over the past 35 years. After settling in Southern California, I started flying Southwest and achieved A-List Preferred status for many years. The airline has made it easy for me to bring joy to hundreds of couples as they celebrate their wedding days, as my music creates an ambience and reinforces our vibrant Indian culture.

Why Southwest? The answer is simple: the airline’s generous baggage policy. As a musician, I travel with a lot of equipment. Some of it, like my keyboard and stand, I can check. Other items, like my delicate flutes and other instruments, I can carry on. Often, my unique carryons spark conversation with Southwest Crew and other Customers, especially the 3.5 foot long flute. I love the opportunity to show them my flute and share my love for my music and culture. These special interactions don’t happen when I fly other airlines.

Another thing I love about Southwest is it’s easy to change flights. If I miss a flight, they accommodate me on the next flight without fuss. And if I have to cancel a flight, I have until 10 minutes before departure to do so and either receive a full refund or travel credit toward a future flight.

Thank you, Southwest, for making it possible for me to spread happiness through my music.