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Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as new board chair
Southwest Airlines has named former US Airways CEO Rakesh Gangwal as its new independent chair of the board of directors. Gangwal joined the board in July, shortly after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a stake in the Dallas-based ...
Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as board chair following Gary Kelly's retirement
DALLAS – Southwest Airlines has named Rakesh Gangwal as the independent chair of the board of directors. Gangwal, an airline executive and entrepreneur, has been a member of the Southwest Airlines board of directors since July 8. Previously, he served on the boards of US Airways Group, CarMax, Office Depot, OfficeMax and PetSmart.
Southwest Airlines Names Newest Board Members
Southwest Airlines appointed Rakesh Gangwal as the independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board Committee Chairs following a restructuring deal with Elliott Management.
Southwest names Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair of board
Airlines announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board
Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair
Gangwal’s appointment marks the end of a tense battle with activist investor Elliott, which had long been pushing for significant leadership changes at Southwest.
Southwest Airlines Names Rakesh Gangwal Independent Board Chair
Southwest Airlines, which recently struck a truce with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, on Monday said it has named longtime airline executive Rakesh Gangwal as independent board chair.
Southwest names aviation veteran Gangwal as board chairperson
Southwest Airlines on Monday named aviation industry veteran Rakesh Gangwal as the chairperson of its board. The airline brought in the co-founder of India's InterGlobe Aviation to its board in July after pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest board gets new independent chairman
The new chair of the Dallas-based airline's board is the billionaire co-founder of the largest airline in India.
Southwest Airlines 737-8 MAX Diverts To Nashville After Engine Shutdown In Flight
A Southwest Airlines aircraft was diverted to Nashville after the crew needed to shut down one of its engines mid-flight. The ...
'Catastrophic Deplaning Process': Wheelchair athletes ask feds to punish Southwest Airlines
The complaint describes a series of mishaps, delays and inconveniences experienced by wheelchair users representing three ...
Southwest, Other Airlines Plan a Shake-Up. Why They Need More to Boost Their Stocks.
Budget airlines are hoping a big shift in how they assign seating will win over a broader passenger base, in a desperate bid ...
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Southwest Airlines must face pilots' union lawsuit over threats
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), opens new tab must face a lawsuit accusing the carrier of illegally ...
Petition asking Southwest Airlines to return to Bellingham is gaining traction. Could it work?
Southwest was one of four airlines operating out of Bellingham at the time, along with Alaska Airlines, Allegiant and San ...
Southwest, other airlines gear up for premium, but will it be enough to lift stocks?
Budget airlines' shift to premium seating options to boost profits amid rising costs and stock struggles is likely to face ...
The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target
Southwest was a customer darling. But 'active inertia' hobbled the stock and precipitated a leadership crisis.
Southwest Airlines starts nonstop service from Birmingham to Nashville
Southwest Airlines started nonstop service from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Nashville International ...
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Southwest Airlines Adds 13 More Redeye Routes For 2025
The newly announced group of Southwest redeye routes have a June 5, 2025, start date. The additions bring to 33 the routes on ...
United Airlines Is Making It Harder to Earn Status in 2025
United Airlines is the latest airline to unveil major changes to its loyalty program, which will make it harder for travelers ...