Colorado One on introduction day (PHOTO: Southwest Airlines)
Southwest Airlines on Wednesday introduced the latest in its set of specialty?airplanes painted in colors and designs to honor a state. In this case, it?s Colorado, with the introduction of Colorado One.
Denver in six years has become the fifth busiest airport in Southwest?s system, and the four busier airports ? Chicago Midway, Las Vegas, Baltimore and Phoenix ? already have airplanes painted in livery honoring their states.
Who can name all the special state airplanes? I probably can?t. There?s Florida One, Maryland One, Illinois One, Nevada One, Arizona One, Lone Star One (Texas, of course) and New Mexico One.
CORRECTION: I originally said Colorado One was a new 737-800. It is in fact an already-in-service 737-700.
Hey, we printed the photo ? let?s print the press release quotes!
?There is no question about it?Southwest Airlines LUVs Colorado! ?Denver is our fifth largest city and has been the fastest growing city in our history, thanks in large part to our Front Range customers and our hard-working Colorado-based employees.? What better way to thank them than by dedicating an aircraft in their honor!?
Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines chairman, president and CEO
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?Colorado One showcases the tremendous partnership our State continues to have with Southwest Airlines. It is a testament to the quality of service and dedication Southwest has provided Colorado for the past six years.?
John Hickenlooper, Colorado governor
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?Southwest Airlines is an invaluable partner, and the City of Denver is thrilled to share in their Employee celebration. In addition to growing its business in Denver, the airline Employees have brought Denver an ice rink, an outdoor lounge, and a basketball court in Skyline Park for residents and visitors to enjoy.? I truly want to thank Southwest Employees for your partnership and commitment to making Denver a world-class city where everyone matters. We certainly can feel the LUV.?
Michael B. Hancock, Denver mayor
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?This day is a source of pride for all of us at Denver International Airport. Southwest Airlines has been a great partner to DIA and to the City, and we have marveled as they were able to grow their business in Denver even when the economy took a downturn.? We stand together with the Employees of Southwest Airlines as we celebrate their accomplishments and solidify our continued commitment to face our futures together.?
Kim Day, Denver International Airport aviation manager
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