Southwest is proud to offer one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at more than 120 airports across 11 countries. We first took flight in 1971 from Dallas (Love Field) to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel.

Performance and Governance. We have an unmatched record of strong financial performance in the U.S. airline industry, with low fares and a robust network that supports market leadership; a strong Culture; outstanding Customer Service; and reliable, efficient, and low-cost operations.

Southwest Airlines is more flexible than most other large airlines. Southwest is the only large U.S. airline that is also a low-cost carrier. Southwest Airlines' strategy emphasizes recruiting and retaining motivated employees. Southwest continues to improve its business model and practices.

Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries.

Southwest Airlines has a unique business model that is based on keeping costs low. They do this by flying only one type of plane, which makes maintenance and training easier, and by using a point-to-point system instead of a hub-and-spoke model, which reduces the need for expensive airport infrastructure.

All in all, 22% of airline customers in the United States use Southwest Airlines. That means, of the 77% who know the brand, 29% use them. How loyal are the customers of Southwest Airlines? Around 18% of airline customers in the United States say they are likely to use Southwest Airlines again.

Connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. To be the world's most loved, most efficient, and most profitable airline.

Known for its flexible ticket policy and two free checked bags for every passenger, Southwest doesn't charge the fees that come with flying on other airlines. Three major U.S. airlines - American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines - dropped change fees on many flights in 2020.

Southwest Airlines Co., American airline founded by Herbert Kelleher and Rollin King in 1966 and incorporated in 1967 as Air Southwest Company. The current name was adopted in 1971. The company features low-fare, no-frills air service with frequent flights of mostly short routes.

Connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. To be the world's most loved, most efficient, and most profitable airline. Southwest will provide a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

An airline can be defined as a company that offers regular services for transporting passengers or goods via the air. These companies are said to comprise the airline industry, which is also regarded as a sub-sector of the aviation sector and the wider travel industry.

As an A-List Member, you will enjoy Priority Lanes and Express Lanes (where available), a dedicated A-List phone line, reserved check-in, a 25% earning bonus on all qualifying Southwest flights, and same-day change and same-day standby benefits free of airline charges.