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How long do you have to work at Southwest to get free flights for life?

Fly free after hiring. After 10 years you may retire with lifetime flight benefits!



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Financial benefits include retirement through a 401(k) Plan, including Company match Employee Stock Purchase plan, and ProfitSharing Plan. Paid time off, including vacations, personal time, sick time, disability, and for Noncontract Employees, holidays and parental leave.

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Our benefits aren't playing around: Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest® flights (your eligible dependents fly, too) Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, per paycheck* An annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement—when we profit, you profit**

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Travel privileges: Southwest employees have unlimited free travel privileges for themselves and their dependents, along with other travel discounts and travel support.

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Typically, a buddy pass comes in the form of a credit that is adjusted every time the employee books a flight for a friend or family member. An employee may get up to 10 buddy passes per year that expire annually.

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Retirees enjoy lifetime travel privileges if they have worked for at least 10 years and if, when they retire, their age and years of service combine to at least 65.

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You must be age 55 with10 years of company service. With the exception of a Medical Leave of Absence, all Flight Attendants must retire from active status or voluntary furlough. If you were age 50 with 10 years of service as of May 1, 2003, you also met the eligibility requirements for early retirement.

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Southwest Airlines' vacation & PTO policy can vary depending on characteristics of your employment. 100% of employees with a tenure of Over 10 Years say that their PTO policy consists of 20-30 days of paid vacation and sick time.

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Employees at Southwest Airlines stay with the company for 5.6 years on average.

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Alaskan Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and others are topping the list of the best-paying carriers in the country. Most regional airlines are paying lower salaries.

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Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 one-way) every time you purchase or redeem points for a flight.

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Employee engagement and travel And, with pass agreements from other airlines and discounts with rental car companies, hotels, theme parks, and more, Employees can choose their own adventure. Recognition is a cornerstone of our Culture.

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