DALLAS, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is flying high after recently being
named the nation's best carrier for air cargo. For the seventh
straight year, Southwest earned the Airforwarders Association's
(AFA) "Domestic Carrier of the Year," award. The airline earned the
honors for its ontime performance, Customer Service, problem
resolution, overall value, and much more.
"We are very grateful for this powerful source of Customer
recognition. Providing Hospitality and Reliability through Teamwork
is a major priority at Southwest Airlines," said Matt Buckley, Southwest Airlines' Vice President
Cargo & Charters. "Our Cargo, Ramp, and Operations Employees
continue to demonstrate the strength of their commitment to our
Cargo Customers by meeting or exceeding their expectations on a
daily basis with friendly, reliable service."
"We are proud that once again, Southwest Cargo has been voted as
the Airforwarders Association's 2016 Domestic Carrier of the Year,"
said Brandon Fried, Airforwarders
Association's Executive Director. "In this highly demanding and
competitive marketplace, AFA members know that they can depend on
Southwest Cargo for fast and reliable service to satisfy their
customers. We look forward to our continuing partnership as
Southwest expands to new markets and cargo-related
opportunities."
The honors are still landing at Southwest's Dallas Headquarters.
Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA) recognized the
carrier for its outstanding 2015 performance by presenting it with
the Express Cargo Standard of Excellence award.
The XLA reviewed airline performance of the express cargo
segment. Airlines were judged with a combination of factors
including ontime performance, expedited products, technology
offerings, XLA member feedback, and more.
"The Express Delivery and Logistics Association (XLA) is
delighted to announce that Southwest Airlines has been awarded our
Association's Standard of Excellence award for outstanding service
to the express cargo community in 2015," said Jim Conway, Executive Director, XLA.
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
50,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers
annually. Southwest operates more than 3,900 departures a day
during peak travel season across a network of 98 destinations in
the United States and seven
additional countries. The U.S. Department of Transportation has
awarded Southwest authority to serve the Cuban airports in Veradero
and Santa Clara from Ft.
Lauderdale. The Company awaits a final determination on its
pending application to serve Havana from three airports in Florida.
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 more than 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. In 2014, the
airline proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart.
The new aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcase the
dedication of Southwest Employees to 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 43 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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