DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today celebrates again being
named as one of Forbes' 2021 America's Best Employers. The
Dallas-based carrier ranks among
the top 100 companies in the Large Employer category. This is the
sixth year Southwest has made the list.
"We are grateful for this honor, which would not be possible
without our People," said Julie
Weber, Vice President and Chief People Officer. "Being
recognized as one of 'America's Best Employers' demonstrates our
50-year commitment of putting our People first and offering
best-in-class Hospitality and Customer Service to our Employees and
Customers."
Forbes partnered with Statista to select America's Best
Employers 2021 through an independent survey from a vast sample of
more than 50,000 American employees working for large or midsize
companies. Survey participants were asked to anonymously rate their
willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.
Employee evaluations also included other employers in their
respective industries that stood out either positively or
negatively. The survey has been conducted on companies across 25
industry sectors employing more than 1,000 employees in
the United States.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air
carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more
than 56,000 Employees to a Customer base that
topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust
network of point-to-point service with a strong presence across top
leisure and business markets. In peak travel seasons during
2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a
network of 101 destinations in the United
States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier
added service to Hilo, Hawaii;
Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs,
Calif.; Steamboat Springs; and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. In 2021, Southwest
will begin service to both Chicago
(O'Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton on Feb.
14; both Savannah/Hilton Head
and Colorado Springs on March 11;
both Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. on April 12; Fresno,
Calif. on April 25; and
Jackson, Miss. on June 6.
The carrier issued
its Southwest® Promise in
May 2020 to highlight new and
round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees
well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning
efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, and face
covering requirements for Customers and Employees. Additional
details about the Southwest Promise are available
at Southwest.com/Promise.
Southwest
coined Transfarency® to describe
its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly,
and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major
U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first
and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply,
some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in
qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees,
though fare differences might apply.
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. Learn more about how the carrier gives
back to communities across the world by
visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online at
Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.