Every year, there are a lot of people who have to fly somewhere for one reason or another. There are a lot of airlines for them to choose from, and one of them is Southwest Airlines. Some people like this airline a lot, while others are not huge fans of it.

For example, some people think that they are not a great airline for families to use when they travel, according to resourcefulmommy.com. But there are reasons why people who do not have children probably do not mind traveling with them.

All it really boils down to is a personal preference. But some people don’t know what to expect when they travel with this airline. Here are some photos taken by real passengers that show people what to expect.

20 They Have Long Lines

Judging by this image, it looks like they have some pretty long lines to deal with. That does not mean that this is always the case, but it certainly does not make traveling with them seem very appealing at all. No one likes waiting in long lines like this one.

19 Their Airplanes Always Seem Crowded

Southwest Airlines is one very popular company, so it is no big surprise that they usually have really crowded airplanes. But that is not usually a good thing for the people on them unless they are feeling particularly social at the time of their flight. Crowded airplanes are not fun.

18 The Employees Don't Appear To Have The Best Attitudes

This company usually has some pleasant staff members, but it is hard to tell that based on this picture alone. Also, according to tripadvisor.com, there have been many times when Southwest Airlines staff members were not exactly helpful to their customers, which is never a good thing for business.

17 This Airline Is Not Exactly Unfamiliar With Flight Delays

Southwest is famous for lots of things, and one of those things is flight delays. It looks like that is what is happening in this picture since there appears to be a lot of people awaiting the chance to board their plane, and some of them look like they’re bored.

16 Baggage Can Get In The Way

Airplanes don’t have lots of space as it is, but there are times when another person's baggage can make space even more limited on an airplane. Fortunately, this passenger is in the emergency exit row, which means they have extra space even with someone's bag under the seat in front.

15 Sometimes Passengers Really Don't Get Much Room For Their Legs

Extra baggage can make things a bit tight on airplanes, but sometimes baggage isn’t even needed in order for that to be the case. This picture shows just how much leg room people typically don’t have when they are on a flight with Southwest Airlines, which is little to none.

14 It Can Take A While To Get Bags Checked In

Checking baggage should never be stressful, and it shouldn’t take a long time. But judging by this picture, it looks like it is taking a while for some of the passengers in the photo to get all of their baggage checked in, which doesn’t make traveling any more enjoyable.

13 Some Of Their Passengers Get Chocolate

There are perks that come along with choosing to fly with Southwest Airlines. It looks like one of them is getting a piece of chocolate, which something that can happen to some of their passengers, judging by this image. Chocolate is tasty, and it can make many things seem better.

12 There Are Times When Passengers Are Not Seated Right Next To Someone

In most cases, people usually have little to no space while they are on an airplane. But this picture proves that that is not always the case. In this image, it looks like one lucky person got seated next to some empty seats, so their trip was probably pretty nice.

11 Passengers Can Expect To Meet Some Unhappy People

The people in this image look very unhappy, which means that those who choose to fly with Southwest Airlines have a pretty good chance of running into some customers that are not satisfied. Southwest has had a lot of issues, so spotting unhappy customers is not a very rare thing.

10 It's Not Uncommon To See Animals

This photo is pretty cute, and it proves that people who choose to fly with Southwest Airlines might find themselves next to an adorable animal, which should make almost anyone’s trip better, no matter how unenjoyable it might be for them. Animals make a lot of things seem much better.

9 The Employees Have A Sense Of Humor

One of the things that Southwest Airlines is really known for is the fact that their employees take a humorous approach to a lot of things. Some people enjoy that, but others seem to think that this reflects poorly on the airline, and therefore makes them look much less professional.

8 There Are Some Staff Members That Have A Good Attitude

While there are lots of people who have run into some pretty negative staff members during their flights with Southwest Airlines, there are also some who have met great staff members during their flights. This photo makes it look like some people are very happy to work for Southwest Airlines.

7 Some Passengers Get Lots Of Peanuts

Getting peanuts on an airplane is not unheard of. But passengers usually do not get a large amount of them, which is clearly not the case for the person who took this picture. It looks like the staff members liked them a lot, which is a perk if you're on a short flight that doesn't offer meal service.

6 On Certain Days, Their Flights Are Less Crowded

There are lots of times when Southwest Airlines flights are full of passengers, but there are also times when only a few people are flying. According to this picture, the woman in the image chose to during one of those times. Her trip must have been very quiet and peaceful.

5 Some Of The Staff Members Really Seem To Care About People

Despite the fact that they are not always known for being nice, the staff members at Southwest Airlines have done some very kind things. This image is proof of that. They took the time to be kind to one of their passengers, which is always a great thing to do.

4 Customers Can Expect Some Decent Coffee

Flying is not always a fun thing to do, and it can be really stressful. Caffeine can help people get through some things like that, so it is good that those who fly with Southwest Airlines can get a decent cup of coffee. A little bit of caffeine never hurts.

3 Passengers Can Expect To See Some Very Interesting Things

It is hard to predict what one will see when they are traveling with Southwest Airlines. In this picture, it looks like some people decided to show up in pajamas that make them look like giant animals, which is kind of funny. It must’ve been fun for kids to see.

2 Some Of Their Airplanes Are Not Clean

There are perks to choosing to fly with Southwest Airlines, but there are also some serious downsides to it as well. Judging by the looks of this image, it looks like one of those downsides is the fact that they don’t always clean their aircraft that often, which is gross.

1 Their Airplanes Can Get Cold

Being on an airplane is not always comfortable, unfortunately. It looks like the man in this photo agrees with that. He appears to be cold, which is not surprising. The insides of airplanes are usually very cool, to say the least. Hopefully someone brought the man a blanket before landing.