Revenue Management Planning & Initiatives Summer 2026 Intern

Department :

Revenue Management & Pricing

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We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description :

Summer 2026 Revenue Management Planning & Initiatives Internship

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Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.Southwest Airlines Revenue Management (RM) maximizes revenue by analyzing Customer booking and travel behavior, forecasting demand, and optimizing Revenue by selling the right amount of seats at various price points.The Intern will work full-time as a Revenue Management Planning & Initiatives Intern, supporting various projects and partnering with other Commercial departments to ensure alignment. They'll support the current RM and Commercial objectives, Market Research, and Market Pricing Performance, and provide recommendations using tools such as QuickBase, DiioMi, and Tableau.The Intern is an organized collaborator and skilled communicator who is excited to support a variety of projects within the Planning & Initiatives Team.

Additional Details :

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

As an Intern, you can expect to :

Join Southwest as a Summer 2026 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from May 19 - August 7, 2026.

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occur when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

Dedicate 40 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks.

Receive $21-$25 per hour, corresponding with progress toward degree (students with more completed semesters may qualify for higher rates within the range). Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria.

Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).

Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Problem-solving and analytical background required.

Basic understanding of root cause and / or trend analysis.

Ability to make decisions in an ambiguous environment.

Ability to stay organized, manage multiple and concurrent complex assignments and analyses in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.

Demonstrates ability to interpret data, draw implications and modify approach.

Uses data to synthesize action plan and can clearly communicate an interpretation of data to others.

Routinely goes beyond simple numerical checks in quality control.

Maintains high quality even in complex situations with tight deadlines.

Consistently takes big picture into account in decision stream and makes right decision.

Pursues changes to operational or analytical status quo that serve to increase efficiency and / or generate revenue (e.g., developing automation, creating new reporting, etc.).

Prioritizes own work and actively makes trade-offs to move items with highest revenue opportunity or greatest sense of urgency to prime importance.

Identifies project / analysis opportunities and is able to prioritize in context of other work.

Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous and compassionate.

Works well independently as well as in a team environment in professional manner.

Time Commitment and Pay

Required : Full-time 40hrs a week on site in Dallas, Texas

Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8hrs per day

Program Dates : May 19 - August 7, 2026

$22-$25 per hour, corresponding with progress toward degree (students with more completed semesters may qualify for higher rates within the range)

Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria

To apply, you must submit your application and upload a resume for each role online at www.southwest.com / careers .

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email the Accommodations Team or call 877-792-4792.

Education :

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.

Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Aviation, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, Statistics, Supply Chain, Marketing or Business-related field OR similar degree

Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred.

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship.

1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application

Other Qualifications :

Must be at least 18 years of age

You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process

Experience :

Preferred : Proficiency in Excel's data manipulation functions (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphing, etc.).

Preferred : Able to build and deliver PowerPoint presentations.

Preferred : Classroom and / or industry experience with projects, project management methodologies, and / or project management software.

Preferred : Involvement in campus organizations, clubs, or extracurricular activities.

Preferred : Basic knowledge of airline metrics.

As an Intern, you can expect to :

Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).

Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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