What Changed
Peet's Coffee became the coffee on Southwest Airlines flights with beverage service on August 13, 2025. It replaced Community Coffee, which Southwest had served since 2016, and it was Peet's first partnership with a major U.S. airline. Peet's calls itself the official coffee of Southwest Airlines.
Key details:
- The featured blend is Peet's Off the Grid, a medium roast of Colombian and El Salvadoran beans
- Peet's has shops in 25 airports that Southwest serves, including Denver, Houston and Phoenix
- It's served on flights with beverage service, so confirm the current onboard menu on Southwest before you fly
What You'll Notice
If you drink airplane coffee, the cup is different. Airline coffee is brewed with onboard equipment, so any brand has limits, but a branded roast you can also buy in the terminal is a small step up from a generic pot.
What It Doesn't Change
Coffee has no effect on fares, fees or Rapid Rewards. If you fly Southwest for its route network, prices or loyalty program, Peet's is a nice extra. It's not a reason to pick one airline over another.
If Southwest is your main airline, the bigger decisions are how you earn and use points. Our Southwest Rapid Rewards guide explains how points, status and the Companion Pass work, including the changes that start January 1, 2027. When you're comparing fares, Skyscanner is a quick way to check prices across airlines.
Bottom Line
Peet's on Southwest is a small, real upgrade to a flight you were already taking. Treat it as a perk and spend your time on the choices that save money: the fare you book, the points you earn and how you use them.
Updated October 19, 2026: Peet's coffee on Southwest.
