One of, if not the, best place to work in the north Texas area. - Senior Software Engineer Southwest Airlines Employee Review

5.0
Dec 17, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have wokred for Southwest, Mary Kay, and a lot of other companies in the north texas area, and Southwest will always get the nod. While Mary Kay is vert similiar in nature, Southwest does with 30 times as many people. It is amazing. The culture has definitely changed since I have been here, but maintaing culture is so difficult. They do it better then most. It's what makes Southwest..... Southwest.

Cons

As you can imagine the culture is definitely declining. But, as soon as you think it has got to be on the verge of becoming just another BIG company, something happens to prove you wrong. Granted it is not the SOUTHWEST of the early years, but it wasn't the SOUTHWEST of the earlier years when I got here.

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5.0
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Pros

The flight benefits were great. Highest 401k match I have seen.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company offers competitive travel benefits, good pay, and the opportunity to work with many dedicated employees. The brand has a strong reputation, and there is potential for a positive work environment if leadership consistently lives up to the company's stated values.

Cons

Southwest Airlines has the potential to be a great company, but the workplace culture falls short of its public image. In my experience as an employee in HR I see the microaggressions are common, and employees of color face barriers to career growth and advancement that are not equally experienced by everyone. Leadership lacks transparency, communication is inconsistent, and employees are often left without clear explanations for important decisions. There is a disconnect between the company's stated commitment to diversity and inclusion and what is experienced in the workplace. The organization would be a much better place to work if leadership fostered a culture of accountability, transparency, respect, and equitable opportunities for all employees.

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