June 8, 2026
Southwest begins interline partnership with Singapore Airlines
The arrangement expands connecting itinerary options between the carriers' networks.
#Partnership #Routes
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Southwest Airlines Careers
Connect travelers across a large North American network through airline operations and hospitality.
southwest.comAbout the company
Southwest Airlines is a Dallas-based passenger airline listed on the New York Stock Exchange under LUV. It began flying in 1971 and now operates a network spanning the United States and international destinations.
The airline carried more than 134 million customers in 2025. A June 2026 company release described a network of 122 airports across 12 countries, while its March 2026 filing reported 73,401 active full-time-equivalent employees.
At December 31, 2025, Southwest operated 803 Boeing 737 aircraft and reported $25.5 billion in passenger revenue for the year.
Key People
Bob Jordan
President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman
Tom Doxey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tony Roach
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial and Brand Officer
Lauren Woods
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Interview process at Southwest Airlines
(1,768 interview reports on Glassdoor, updated July 16, 2026)Interview experience
77.8% positive
Interview difficulty
2.65/5
Interview process length
64 days on average
Overall experience
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Southwest Airlines Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Tell me about yourself.
A: Give a concise professional arc, highlight service and teamwork experience, and close with your interest in a safety-critical customer role.
Answer by AI
- Keep a clear timeline.
- Choose relevant examples.
- Connect service with safety.
Q: Why do you want to be a flight attendant at Southwest?
A: Connect the daily duties to your strengths in safety, service, adaptability and teamwork, then explain why Southwest specifically fits.
Answer by AI
- Show role understanding.
- Name relevant strengths.
- Be company specific.
Q: Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
A: Use a specific service example, explain what the customer needed, the action you took within policy and the outcome.
Answer by AI
- Set the situation.
- Clarify personal action.
- State the customer result.
Q: What draws you to Southwest Airlines?
A: Reference researched aspects of the route network, operating culture or customer proposition and connect them to your experience.
Answer by AI
- Use current company research.
- Make a personal connection.
- Avoid generic airline claims.
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Southwest Airlines Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)
Flight Attendant
Experience not specified
$48K to $85K per year
1,150 salaries Salaries submitted
Ramp Agent
Experience not specified
$38K to $51K per year
853 salaries Salaries submitted
Customer Service Representative
Experience not specified
$38K to $52K per year
321 salaries Salaries submitted
Customer Service Agent
Experience not specified
$35K to $51K per year
240 salaries Salaries submitted
Operations Agent
Experience not specified
$38K to $53K per year
186 salaries Salaries submitted
Senior Software Engineer
Experience not specified
$143K to $193K per year
184 salaries Salaries submitted
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Open roles
Customer Service Agent - LAS
Las Vegas, Nevada • Not specified
Customer Service Agent - JAX
Jacksonville, Florida • Part-time
Supervisor Ramp - PHX
Phoenix, Arizona • Not specified
Admin Assistant
Dallas, Texas • Not specified
Customer Service Agent - ORF
Norfolk, Virginia • Part-time
Ramp Agent - OKC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Not specified
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Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Profit-sharing program
Maternity and paternity leave
Vacation and paid time off
Sick leave
Flight privileges
Training and development
Latest News & Updates
May 6, 2026
Southwest ranks first in JD Power economy satisfaction
The airline placed first among economy travelers for a fifth consecutive year in the 2026 study.
#Customer #Award
View postApril 27, 2026
Southwest unveils Independence One and America250 partnership
A special aircraft livery and employee grant program mark the United States' 250th anniversary.
#America250 #Community
View postApril 22, 2026
Southwest reports first-quarter 2026 results
The airline reported $227 million in net income, a 4.6% operating margin and $1.4 billion in operating cash flow.
#Results #Airlines
View postFebruary 11, 2026
Southwest plans Starlink WiFi rollout
The airline said the first equipped aircraft would enter service in summer 2026, with more than 300 planned by year end.
#Starlink #WiFi
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Southwest operates scheduled passenger flights across a network of domestic and international airports.
