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Southwest Receives Multiple Awards for Outstanding Service Including the Diamond Award and Domestic Carrier of the Year! DALLAS, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Cargo receives continued recognition for excellence in air cargo and has once again been recognized in Air Cargo World's annual Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey as the Diamond Award winner of the "up to 299,999 tonnes" category. The Diamond Award is the top award given in this category. Southwest was the...

DALLAS, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the "Official Airline of Golf Lovers," Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) teed off a series of initiatives building on its commitment to those who love the game of golf. In addition to a new and exciting partnership with Adams Golf, maker of the #1 Hybrids on the PGA Tour, Southwest, the airline where golf bags fly free*, launched www.southwest.com/golf, making it the only airline with a dedicated golf landing page, featuring great fares to...

ForeSee study ranks top mobile travel sites and apps; Bookers happier than Lookers; Mobile users not so "mobile" ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers give high marks to Southwest Airlines for providing the best mobile experience, making the airline the one to beat on mobile devices as well as in the air, according to new research from customer experience analytics firm ForeSee. The ForeSee Mobile Satisfaction Index: Travel Edition is a study of the mobile...

Southwest and AirTran Finish Connecting Their Networks DALLAS, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has successfully completed the connection between the Southwest and AirTran networks. Customers are now able to purchase itineraries to the airlines' combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. The newly connected itineraries are on sale now via all Southwest and AirTran sales channels for service starting on...

Airlines and airports honored at the Air Cargo Excellence Awards Ceremony in Doha, Qatar ROSWELL, Georgia, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Cargo World, the global news authority on airfreight logistics, has unveiled the findings of its ninth annual Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey, which measures carriers and airports on specific criteria and ranks them to identify above or below average performance. The findings were revealed today at the Air Cargo Excellence...

Third Annual Temkin Experience Ratings Evaluates 246 Companies Across 19 Industries WABAN, Mass., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on a study of 10,000 U.S. consumers, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines earned the top spots in the airline sector of the 2013 Temkin Experience Ratings. At the other end of the spectrum, US Airways was the lowest rated company across all 246 firms. American Airlines, which recently merged with US Airways, had the second lowest rating in the...

As TSA Administrator Comes to Congress to Testify, Front Line Airline Workers Fight Back Against Risky Rule Change WASHINGTON, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) will host representatives from the five flight attendant unions tomorrow to push back against the new rule change by the Transportation Security Administration that will allow small knives to be brought into passenger airline cabins. This press conference will come just hours before the head...

Airline Offers Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas Customers Low Fares and More Destinations DALLAS, March 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is excited to announce that LUV has officially landed in Branson, Missouri! The Branson Community rolled out the red carpet today as Congressman Billy Long joined the Branson Airport in welcoming Southwest's first Customers to Branson. Southwest attributes its entrance into the market to the roots...

LONDON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidation emerged as a major trend in the airline industry in recent years as airlines grappled with a weak economic environment and high fuel prices. A number of major airlines have announced mergers or alliances in recent years. However, the airline industry can take heart from the fact that the global economy is showing signs of improvement, which should boost leisure and business travelling. Europe, nonetheless, remains a worry for...

More than 90 Hospitals and Medical Organizations Selected as 2013 Participants DALLAS, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that more than 90 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations from across the nation were selected for Southwest's 2013 Medical Transportation Grant Program. By connecting the airline's service with the hospital's care, this program alleviates the financial burden of air travel for families who are facing serious...