Traveling for a living might sound like a dream career, and making the decision to become a flight attendant may feel like an easy one! However, with how many airlines there are out there, choosing which company to apply to is a little trickier. Spoiler Alert 🚨: There is no one correct answer when choosing. …
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When most people say, ‘good morning’, they usually mean that in reference to the hours of about 5am and 11am. But for a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, that could really be any time of the day. As someone who has a continuously changing schedule, the morning is pretty much whenever I wake up aka the …
A Day in the Life of a Southwest Flight Attendant Read More »
I became a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines about 6 years ago and never looked back. It’s a great career with very few drawbacks, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t vibe with a normal 9-5 schedule and are looking for something a little less structured-y and a little more flight-y! People ask me all the …
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Southwest flight attendant uniforms sure have come a long way since the ‘70s. From the iconic bright orange “hot pants” to the ‘80s-tastic polo and khaki shorts combo, there has been quite an evolution of Southwest uniform styles throughout the decades. Today, the company offers a variety of options to conform to as many shapes, …
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I realized pretty early on in my search for a sustainable career that I would never be about that 9am-5pm work life. I couldn’t stand the monotony of a repetitive (or if you’re normal, we’ll call it ‘stable’) schedule. When a Southwest flight attendant friend casually suggested seeking out a flight attendant position, the more …
Southwest Flight Attendant Requirements Explained and Analyzed Read More »
There was no excitement like receiving the email informing me that I had been hired for a flight attendant position at Southwest! Especially in my case, where I applied nearly TWO YEARS before my actual hire date. Whew! They really know how to build the anticipation! 😪 Needless to say, as excited as I was, …
Southwest Flight Attendant Training (FAQ): What to Expect Read More »
Thinking about working as a flight attendant for Southwest? I’m sure one of the first questions that comes to mind is, how much will I get paid? Understanding the compensation structure is an important aspect of any career decision, and the aviation industry is no exception. I’m a Southwest flight attendant and in this article, …
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