Southwest Airlines Declares June 18 As Wanna Get Away Day To Honor 50th Anniversary Of First Flight
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th 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 the brand, Southwest took it a step further to celebrate its 50