Yes, Southwest Airlines is legendary for its generous "Space Available" (non-revenue) travel privileges. Southwest employees, their legal spouses (or committed partners), eligible dependent children under age 19 (or 24 if a full-time student), and the employee's parents are all eligible for free, unlimited travel on Southwest's network. In 2026, these benefits remain a core part of the company's culture, although "flying free" is subject to seat availability; if a flight is fully booked with paying passengers, non-revenue travelers must wait for the next available flight. Additionally, employees receive a 20% discount on any purchased (confirmed) flights for themselves and their eligible travelers. Beyond Southwest's own metal, the company has "pass agreements" with dozens of other global airlines, allowing employees and their families to fly across the world for a fraction of the standard ticket cost, often paying only the government taxes and fees.