Southwest Airlines Careers
Benefits - The Freedom to Pursue Good Health
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away...” but in case it doesn’t, Southwest has you covered! Our competitive health package makes staying healthy affordable, currently for as little as $15 per month.
- Medical: Employees choose from several different medical plan options depending on their lifestyle, needs, and priorities. Our cafeteria-style flexible benefits program offers EPO and PPO plans at costs ranging from $15 to $98 per month, depending on package selection and dependants.
- Vision: Optional vision coverage provides affordable vision care for Employees and their families. Coverage under the vision plan includes complete eye exams, lenses and frames, or contact lenses.
- Dental: Dental coverage is offered through several dental plan options. Basic dental coverage is available to Employees at no cost. Optional additions and family coverage are available at minimal cost (approx. $8 to $27 per month). All dental coverage options include preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage.
- Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to all Employees . The coverage amount is equal to an Employee's annual salary up to $50,000. Optional Employee and dependent life insurance plans are also available.
Other Great Benefits Include:
- Longterm Disability Insurance
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Benefit
- Child and Elder Care Resource and Referral Program
- Mental Health Chemical Dependency/Employee Assistance Program
Southwest Airlines is an equal opportunity employer.

