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Customers were greeted on three lucky flights with custom Russell Stover x Southwest Airlines heart-shaped chocolate boxes as they boarded their flights. They also enjoyed live serenades of love songs at 35,000 feet, a free drink from Southwest Airlines inflight as one of the airline\u2019s free drink holidays, and chocolates served on custom co-branded napkins.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The flights that were part of the celebration included:
– Flight #1057: MCI-DAL, departed at 9 a.m.
– Flight #3366: MCI-LGA, departing at 4:45 p.m.
– Flight #4601: MCI-LAS, departing at 4:50 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cRussell Stover\u2019s classic red heart box is synonymous with Valentine\u2019s Day, and we\u2019re thrilled to partner with Southwest Airlines, known for bringing LUV to the skies, to bring this special celebration to travelers,\u201d said Niccolo Starace, CEO, Russell Stover Chocolates. \u201cFrom Kansas City and across the country at 35,000 feet, we\u2019re making sure that love takes flight this Valentine\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the LUV airline, we can\u2019t think of a better way to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day than to surprise customers with treats from the beloved chocolate brand, Russell Stover,\u201d said Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content at Southwest Airlines. \u201cAt Southwest, we connect people to what\u2019s important in their lives, and we hope much of today\u2019s travels involved celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day with loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since the start of February, the Southwest Airlines corridor at MCI has featured a 6-foot replica of a Russell Stover red Valentine heart box. Overnight on February 13, it was transformed with a new Russell Stover x Southwest Airlines design while Valentine\u2019s Day messages were added throughout the airport \u2013 all themed around chocolate. Travelers at MCI were treated to Russell Stover chocolates throughout Valentine\u2019s Day from brand ambassadors who also encouraged photo memories near the large heart.<\/p>\n
For more information about the event or to arrange media coverage, please contact: Media Contact About Russell Stover Chocolates About Southwest Airlines 1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021
Media Contact
Russell Stover
Will Gregory
Phone: (816) 645-6116
Email: will@willgregorypr.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Southwest Airlines
Ashley Bain
Phone: (318) 664-4480
Email: Ashley.Bain@wnco.com<\/p>\n
Russell Stover Chocolates has been an American classic since 1923. Crafting delicious treats, made using the finest ingredients, Russell Stover Chocolates has been known for its gifting chocolates for generations. Founded in Denver by Clara and Russell Stover, the company moved its headquarters to Kansas City in 1932. With factories in Kansas and Texas, Russell Stover Chocolates includes the Russell Stover, Whitman\u2019s, and Pangburn\u2019s brands. The company was acquired by Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Spr\u00fcngli in 2014 and is now part of the Lindt & Spr\u00fcngli Group. To learn more about Russell Stover Chocolates and its long-standing company history visit RussellStover.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Southwest Airlines Co.<\/a> operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. By empowering its more than 72,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 140 million Customers carried in 2024. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com\/citizenship<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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