Q&A With Southwest Airlines Employees
We are committed to providing our Southwest Family a work environment where they can be themselves and be recognized for the unique perspectives they each bring forward. Diversity and Inclusion aren’t just buzzwords—they’re woven into the way we run our business, and they’re reflected in our world-famous Culture.
How employees describe working at Southwest Airlines
Doesn’t price gouge on add on far
Years ago the best company in the industry. Great leadership competative wages, over the years both are questionable.
great service and reasonable cost on flights
no other comment can answer
New to the company and the growth and freedom you get is amazing!
What it's like to work at Southwest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Southwest Airlines report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Southwest Airlines have 0 meetings
- 89% of Southwest Airlines employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Southwest Airlines employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 71% of Southwest Airlines employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Southwest Airlines employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 80% of Southwest Airlines employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Southwest Airlines Employees
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What do employees at Southwest Airlines think about their benefits?
Southwest Airlines employees rate their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 84% of Southwest Airlines employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Southwest Airlines?
62% of the same employees also feel like Southwest Airlines is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Southwest Airlines.
How are the managers in the IT department at Southwest Airlines?
Southwest Airlines' IT team rates their manager a C- or 62/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The it team (50%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Southwest Airlines?
Southwest Airlines employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A or 78/100. 70% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 68% of employees get raises every year.










