Southwest Airlines Recognized As One Of Best Places To Work In 2015

DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines^® (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it was named as One of the Best Places to Work in 2015 by Glassdoor, a career community that provides reviews of companies from current and previous employees. The airline placed 15th on the list, is the only airline to be recognized, and is the top-ranked Company within the travel industry to receive this award. This is the sixth consecutive year that Southwest Employee reviews have earned the carrier this distinction. Winners were chosen based entirely on company reviews submitted by Employees.

"We are proud to receive this recognition, and it's especially meaningful as it comes from our Employees," said Julie Weber, Vice President of People at Southwest Airlines. "We put our People first, and most of them feel that their job is a calling, rather than just a job. Our Employees are the best in the industry, and it is their hard work and passion that make Southwest one of the best places to work."

Glassdoor's list recognizes the 50 companies with the highest overall ranking based on reviews in 2014. The survey allows employees to provide anonymous reviews on the best reasons to work at the company, the downsides, and feedback for senior management. Employees rate their satisfaction with the company and the CEO, as well as workplace factors that include work/life balance, career opportunities, culture, communication, compensation and benefits, fairness and respect, employee morale, recognition and feedback, and Senior Leadership. A comprehensive list can be found at http://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Places-to-Work.

Glassdoor is a job and career community for employees and recruiters to gain first-hand insight to companies with more than six million reviews and millions of job opportunities. The site was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Sausalito, Calif.  

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 46,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest and wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways operate more than 3,400 flights a day, serving 93 destinations across the United States and five additional countries. Subject to government approvals, service to San Jose, Costa Rica, begins in March 2015, and service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, begins in June 2015.

Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, a majority of which is equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate to gate connectivity while over the United States. That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming music provided by Beats Music, or to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of DISH. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer Bags Fly Free® (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there are never change fees, although fare differences might apply. In September 2014, the airline proudly unveiled Heart, a new aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcasing the dedication of Southwest Employees to connect Customers with what's important in their lives.

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. With 41 consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

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