Southwest Airlines

We run on Southwest Heart!

Airlines and Aviation · TX

About

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 airline. By empowering our more than 72,000 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality to more than 134 million Customers carried in 2025. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of our People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of our success. It’s more than just a paycheck. A career at Southwest Airlines includes several benefits and perks, from our legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees. • Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents, too!)  • Fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** • Potential for annual Profit Sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) • Health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. People come first. We’re a Company that takes care of its People and its communities, and our People take care of each other. (We’re Cohearts, after all!) Our unique Southwest Culture is at the Heart of everything we do. Culture shapes how we treat one another and how we deliver exceptional Hospitality to our Customers. Every Employee, no matter their location, role, or tenure, plays an important part in preserving and strengthening this Culture of caring. It’s a shared source of pride and a defining part of who we are as a global Team.

Details

  • Website: http://www.southwest.com
  • Founded: 1971
  • Company Size: 40329 employees
  • Headquarters: Dallas, TX
  • Specialties: airline, aviation, transportation, culture, innovation, people, hospitality, customer service, low cost, most admired, profitability, benefits