DALLAS, April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo earned one of the highest awards in
the air cargo industry. Air Cargo World recently announced
that Southwest Cargo® was awarded this year's Air Cargo Excellence
Platinum Award in the "up to 999,999 tonnes" category.
"I'm so grateful our valued Customers continue to recognize our
Cargo, Ramp, and Operations folks, who are dedicated to delivering
the highest level of Hospitality in the industry," said
Matt Buckley, Southwest's Vice
President of Cargo and Charters. "Our Customers know they can trust
and rely on our Team to ensure their shipments are handled with
care and delivered with the Customer Service they expect and
deserve."
The Air Cargo Excellence Awards are presented to carriers for
their performance, customer service, value, and use of technology.
This is the 13th consecutive year Southwest Airlines
Cargo has been honored in the annual Air Cargo Excellence
Survey.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CARGO
Southwest Airlines'
Relentlessly Reliable Employees offer Cargo Customers
award-winning, expedited air cargo service to destinations across
the map, including complimentary Road Feeder Service and interline
destinations. With our extensive domestic network and over 3,900
departures a day during peak travel season, we have the flights you
need to meet your shipping requirements. Learn more about how
Southwest Cargo can help you with your shipping needs by visiting
swacargo.com.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 46th year of
service, Dallas-based Southwest
Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from
other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by
more than 53,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers
annually. Southwest proudly operates a network of 101
destinations in the United States
and eight additional countries with more than 3,900 departures a
day during peak travel season. Service to both Grand Cayman and Cincinnati begins June
4, 2017.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity. That connectivity enables Customers to use
their personal devices to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest created
Transfarency®, a philosophy which treats Customers honestly
and fairly, and in which low fares actually stay low. Southwest is
the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to
everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and
weight limits apply, some airlines may allow free checked bags on
select routes or for qualified circumstances), and there are no
change fees, though fare differences might apply. The airline
proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart. A new
logo, aircraft livery, interior design featuring a new seat and
Flight Attendant galley, Employee-designed uniforms, and an updated
airport experience all showcase the dedication of Southwest
Employees who connect Customers with what's important in their
lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new
markets. With 44 consecutive years of profitability,
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known
for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's
performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the
communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and
the planet. The 2015 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at SouthwestOneReport.com.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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