I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Chicago, IL) in Dec 2016
Interview
I applied online in August, and did not hear back until about mid October to complete a questionnaire. I completed a phone interview in the beginning of December, and was told I'd be either accepted for a face to face interview or declined within a week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me an emergency situation you were in and how did you handle it. Why do you want to be a flight attendant? Why did you choose Southwest?
I applied online. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Houston, TX)
Interview
The interview was on zoom in 2022. It was with a recruiter and flight attendant. They were very nice and made me feel so comfortable throughout the process. The whole interview took around 30 minutes.
I applied online. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines (Dallas, TX) in May 2026
Interview
So far, it has been moving at a great pace. I have only completed my on demand interview, and I am scheduled to attend my face to face in the near future! The online interview was great - be yourself, smile, and use the uninterrupted time to really express yourself! I'm very grateful for this opportunity and best of luck to all those applying!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What part of the Southwest Airlines culture do you connect with the most?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Southwest Airlines in Mar 2026
Interview
Great communication and transparency through the whole process. Everyone was very nice. Best thing to do is be friendly and outgoing to everyone. Took about 5 hours from start to finish