OREANDA-NEWS. Southwest Airlines Co.(NYSE: LUV) Cargo is seeing gold this year after being named one of the world's best for handling air cargo. Air Cargo World announced this week the Dallas-based airline won the Air Cargo Excellence, or ACE, Gold Award in the "up to 399,999 tonnes" category.

"We're incredibly proud of our Southwest Warriors who always go above and beyond to deliver the highest level of Hospitality with heart," said Matt Buckley, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Cargo and Charters. "It's this service that sets us apart from our competitors and helps us achieve our goals while ensuring our Customers are taken care of first."

The ACE Award is presented to carriers for their performance, customer service, value, and use of technology. This is the 12thconsecutive year Southwest Airlines Cargo has been honored in the annual Air Cargo Excellence Survey.

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.