DALLAS, June 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV)
announced its ranking as the top airline on Forbes America's Best Employers for Veterans
List, which recognizes employers who create workplaces where former
and current military members can thrive.
"We're proud to receive this honor as we strive to foster a
workplace that our veterans, service members, and their families
treasure every day," said Lindsey
Lang, Vice President People at Southwest Airlines. "We
appreciate each of our military service members who bring their
valuable and unique skills to Southwest and are grateful for their
service to our country and our airline."
Forbes partnered with market research
firm Statista and surveyed 8,500 veterans (those who've
served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Reserves, or the National
Guard) working for companies with more than 1,000 employees. Survey
participants were asked if they would recommend their company or
institution to friends and family and to rate their employer on
criteria ranging from work responsibilities and salary to company
image and the presence of support systems for military families.
Respondents were also asked to evaluate other companies within
their respective industries. The survey's data points were then
tallied and put into a scoring system—and the 150 companies with
the highest scores made the list.
Southwest® is committed to fostering a
welcoming, supportive workplace where every Employee, including
those transitioning from the military to civilian life, feels
empowered to create a career that fits their goals and
lifestyle.
Join the carrier's Military Talent Community to hear
veteran Employees' stories about what it means for them to have a
career with Heart.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most
admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and
Hospitality at more than 115 airports1 across 11
countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky
through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries
more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other
airline4. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first
corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of
no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering
its more than 74,0002 People to deliver
unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a
passionate loyalty among more than 137 million Customers carried in
2023. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity
and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for
Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique
legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including
harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities
at the Heart of its success. Learn more by
visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. As the airline with
Heart, Southwest has set a goal to work toward achieving net zero
carbon emissions by 20504. Southwest has also set
near-term targets and a three-pillar strategy to achieve its
environmental goals. Learn more by
visiting Southwest.com/planet.
1Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation
quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1
2021
2Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
31973-2019 annual profitability
4Southwest's net zero by 2050 goal includes
Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Category 3 emissions only and
excludes any emissions associated with non-fuel products and
services, such as inflight service items.
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