DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines
Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today it has been recognized as a
Military Friendly® Employer by Victory Media, publisher
of G.I. Jobs® and
Military Spouse. This is Southwest's eighth consecutive year on the
list (2010-2017).
"To be recognized as a Top Military Friendly Employer for eight
years in a row is something we are very proud of," said
Julie Weber, Vice President People
at Southwest Airlines. "With more than 7,000 veterans currently in
our ranks, we are committed to hiring and retaining these men and
women of honor. The qualities they possess are invaluable to our
workforce, from their leadership skills to their Warrior Spirits.
We couldn't be prouder to have them as a part of the Southwest
Family."
This award seeks to recognize companies with active efforts to
employ members of the military. As an award recipient, Southwest is
committed to providing meaningful employment to military members
through various recruitment efforts, such as career fairs and
military job boards. Additionally, the airline partners with many
organizations to help veterans integrate from the military back
into the workforce.
Southwest Airlines will be showcased along with other 2017
Military Friendly Employers in the December issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, the January 2017 issue of Military Spouse Magazine,
and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
The Military Friendly Employers list is created each year based
on extensive research using public data sources for thousands of
federal contractors nationwide, input of military employees, and
responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly
Employers survey from participating companies. The survey
questions, methodology, criteria and weightings were developed by
Victory Media with the assistance of an independent research firm
and an advisory council of educators and employers. Data
calculations and tabulations were independently evaluated for
completeness and accuracy by EY. Criteria for consideration can be
found at: https://militaryfriendly.com.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 46th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE:
LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with
exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 53,000 Employees
to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest
operates more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season
across a network of 98 destinations in the United States and seven additional
countries with service to Varadero, Cuba beginning Nov. 13,
2016, and to Havana, Cuba,
beginning Dec. 12, 2016, both routes
subject to governmental approvals.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity. That connectivity enables Customers to use
their personal devices to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest created
Transfarency℠, a philosophy which treats Customers
honestly and fairly, and in which low fares actually stay 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 airlines may allow free
checked bags on select routes or for qualified circumstances), and
there are no change fees, though fare differences might apply. The
airline proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart.
A new logo, aircraft livery, interior design featuring a new seat
and Flight Attendant galley, Employee-designed uniforms, and an
updated airport experience all showcase the dedication of Southwest
Employees who connect Customers with what's important in their
lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new
markets. With 43 consecutive years of profitability,
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. The 2015 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at SouthwestOneReport.com.
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.