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&39;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.

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

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.