Southwest selects cargo IT solutions from Lufthansa Systems

Southwest selects cargo IT solutions from Lufthansa Systems Southwest Airlines has expanded its cooperation with Lufthansa Systems, part of Germany’s Lufthansa Group, by selecting the information technology service provider’s AdvancedCargo Suite, which the airline said will allow it to optimize its air cargo booking, handling and cargo revenue accounting processes.
   Last year, Southwest purchased Lufthansa Systems’ Sirax revenue accounting service.
   “The AdvancedCargo Suite will facilitate Southwest Airlines’ strategic goal of enhancing service to our customers as well as expanding our cargo business,” said Matt Buckley, senior director of cargo at Southwest.