Southwest Airlines Announces New Director Of Cargo Sales

Southwest Airlines announced Michael Basoco has joined the Company as the Director of Cargo Sales. Basoco will oversee the Cargo Sales Team which includes national accounts and field sales.

Basoco joins Southwest Airlines from Saudi Arabian Airlines Cargo where he spent the last three years leading its Americas region. Prior to that, he served as Director of Global Cargo Sales for Continental Airlines where he spent 18 years.

“Michael brings a vast knowledge of air cargo business and excellent domestic and international Cargo Sales leadership experience to Southwest Airlines,” said Matt Buckley, Vice President Cargo and Charters. “I’m excited that he will be part of our team going forward!”

Basoco has an MBA in International Business from the University of St. Thomas as well as undergraduate degrees from the University of Houston and The University of Texas at Austin.