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Video: Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan Issues Update

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Message from Gary Kelly Regarding the 737 MAX 8 Return to Service

Nov 18, 2020 - After a thorough and comprehensive review of Boeing's enhancements to the 737 MAX 8, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued official requirements that enable airlines to return the MAX to service.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Several Leadership Changes

Jan 28, 2019 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces several Leadership changes.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Several Leadership Promotions From Within The Company's Ranks

Nov 16, 2018 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced several Leadership promotions. To view Officers' biographies or download headshots, visit www.swamedia.com. These changes are effective immediately.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes

Aug 15, 2018 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced several Leadership changes. Southwest Airlines welcomes Tammy Amirault onboard as Managing Director, Technology—Enterprise Management and Analytics t

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Managing Director Ground Operations

Feb 1, 2018 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced Chris Johnson as the new Managing Director Ground Operations effective February 1, 2018. Johnson will be responsible for the daily operations of a Team of

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Southwest Airlines Announces Promotion Of Linda Rutherford

Sep 29, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Linda Rutherford to Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Change

Aug 25, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Ryan Martinez to Managing Director Investor Relations, effective Sept. 11. Martinez began his Southwest career in Investor Relations

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Southwest Airlines Announces Two Leadership Changes

Aug 4, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced two leadership changes. John Zuzu has been promoted to Managing Director Corporate Facilities, which became effective Aug. 1. Zuzu joined Southwest i

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Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes

Jun 30, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced several leadership changes.

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Southwest Airlines Cargo Announces New Director of Cargo Sales

May 25, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced Steve Langhart has been promoted to Director of Cargo Sales. Langhart will be responsible for leading the Cargo Sales Team, including field, national, and inside sales, as well as all business development efforts.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Several Leadership Promotions

Mar 28, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today several Leadership promotions from within the Company’s ranks.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Promotions

Jan 10, 2017 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary C. Kelly today announced changes to the Company's executive Leadership ranks with Thomas M. Nealon named as President and Michael G. Van de Ven named as the airline's Chief Operating Officer. These changes are effective immediately.

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Southwest Airlines Names Reid Grandle Vice President Of Corporate Strategy

Sep 29, 2016 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Reid Grandle, Senior Director in the Corporate Strategy Department, has been promoted to Vice President Corporate Strategy, succeeding Mike Delehant, who recently left Southwest Airlines to pursue a role with a European airline.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Continuation Of Its Legacy Of Culture Leadership

May 3, 2016 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) promoted Cheryl Hughey to Managing Director Culture. Hughey will continue to lead the Culture Services Teams responsible for recognition, appreciation, and celebration of Southwest's more than 50,000 Employees.

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Southwest Airlines Appoints Grace D. Lieblein to its Board of Directors

Feb 2, 2016 - The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Grace D. Lieblein as a member of the Board. Lieblein most recently served as Vice President, Global Quality for General Motors (GM), and has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive positions in the Automotive Industry.

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Southwest Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Kevin Krone to Retire

Jan 26, 2016 - Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that Kevin Krone, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer will retire from the carrier, effective Feb. 15, 2016.

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Tom Nealon Named Southwest Airlines EVP Strategy & Innovation

Nov 25, 2015 - Tom Nealon Named Southwest Airlines EVP Strategy & Innovation DALLAS Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Tom Nealon will join Southwest Airlines in January 2016 as Executive Vice P

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Southwest Airlines Announces Operational Leadership Promotions

Nov 19, 2015 - Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) announced today several Leadership changes among the Company's deep bench of top talent.

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Southwest Airlines Senior Executive Ginger Hardage Retires From Airline After 25 Years

Nov 12, 2015 - Ginger C. Hardage, Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President, Culture & Communications, announced her retirement from the carrier, effective Dec. 31, 2015.

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Southwest Airlines Appoints Dr. Thomas W. Gilligan To Its Board Of Directors

Sep 23, 2015 - At a meeting today, the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) appointed Dr. Thomas W. Gilligan as a member of the Board.

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Southwest Airlines Board Of Directors Elects Ron Ricks As Vice Chairman; Additional Senior Leadership Changes Announced

Jul 30, 2015 - The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that Ron Ricks, 65, has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Board.

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Southwest Airlines Welcomes Jason Van Eaton Onboard As Managing Director Of Governmental Affairs

May 28, 2015 - Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Van Eaton has joined the Company as its new Managing Director of Governmental Affairs.

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Southwest Airlines Names Vice President Technology

Sep 16, 2014 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Joe Migis to Vice President Technology of Product Solutions, where he will oversee a Team of about 1,000 and lead overall product development efforts in support of the airline.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes

Jun 30, 2014 - Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes

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Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Changes

Oct 14, 2013 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced key executive changes across the carrier's Commercial, Operational, and Technology groups...

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Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Change

May 22, 2013 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) recently announced the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company's Chief Information Officer. Sloan, 50, joined the carrier in March of 2012 and immediately assumes the new role.

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Chief Technology Officer

Apr 19, 2013 - Southwest Airlines today announced Craig Maccubbin will join the airline as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Technology Operations, effective May 6, 2013.

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Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot® Volunteer Program Takes Off in Schools Nationwide Inspiring More Than 412,000 Students Since Program’s Inception

Feb 27, 2013 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the official kickoff of its award-winning Adopt-A-Pilot® program where thousands of fifth-grade students "adopt" Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Pilots.  Through this unique ...

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Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Changes

Feb 6, 2013 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today announced several executive changes as part of an overall effort to better streamline the Company's organizational structure.

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Southwest Airlines announces Executive Changes

Dec 10, 2012 - Southwest  Airlines (NYSE:LUV)  today said that Madeleine Johnson, the company's Vice President and General Counsel, has announced her decision to retire, effective Feb. 1, 2013.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes

Aug 30, 2012 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that its Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Laura Wright, has advised the Company of her decision to retire.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes

Jul 26, 2012 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced executive changes at the Company.

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Southwest Airlines Employees Host Day-Long Art Party for Make-A-Wish Kids and Their Families to Raise Funds for the Foundation

Jun 28, 2012 - Spirits were soaring at Southwest Airlines Headquarters today as a group of children with the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up with Southwest Technology Employees and HP Employees...

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Southwest Airlines Names Treasurer

Jun 6, 2012 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) recently announced that Chris Monroe has been promoted to Treasurer.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes in Technology Department

Mar 21, 2012 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced executive changes within the Technology Department at the Company.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes

Mar 13, 2012 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced several executive changes at the Company.

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Vice President of People

Feb 7, 2012 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) recently announced Julie Weber as the new Vice President of People. In her new position, Weber is responsible for all activities involved in bringing the right People into Southwest Airlines...

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Southwest Airlines Will Become Launch Customer for the New Boeing 737 Max Aircraft

Dec 13, 2011 - Southwest Airlines is once again leading the industry by teaming up with its longtime partner to become the launch Customer of Boeing's new 737 MAX aircraft.

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Southwest Airlines Executives Assume New Roles

Sep 22, 2011 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced several executive changes at the Company.

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Southwest Airlines Appoints Former AirTran Holdings, Inc. Board Member to Its Board of Directors

Aug 22, 2011 - Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that on Aug. 17, 2011, its Board of Directors appointed J. Veronica Biggins to the Board.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Reporting Structure of AirTran and Leadership Changes

May 5, 2011 - Following its acquisition of AirTran Airways on Monday, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced to the Employees of both airlines today the new leadership structure for the combined Company.

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Southwest Airlines Names New Vice President of Cargo & Charters

Mar 25, 2011 - Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that Matt Buckley has been promoted to Vice President Cargo & Charters.

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Southwest Airlines Names New Vice President of Network Planning

Nov 24, 2010 - Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce John Jamotta as the new Vice President of Network Planning.

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Southwest Airlines Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

Nov 18, 2010 - The Southwest Airlines Board of Directors today appointed Tom Nealon to the Board, effective December 1, 2010.

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Southwest Airlines Names New Vice President of the Operations Coordination Center (OCC)

Nov 12, 2010 - Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that Captain Jeff Martin has been named the carrier's first Vice President of the Operations Coordination Center.

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Southwest Airlines Names Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering

Jun 16, 2010 - Southwest Airlines announced today that Brian Hirshman has joined the Dallas-based airline as its new Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering.

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Southwest Airlines Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

Jan 28, 2010 - The Southwest Airlines Board of Directors today appointed Doug Brooks, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Brinker International, to the Board, effective Feb. 15, 2010. For a photo of Brooks, please click here: http://gal...

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Vice President Strategy & Change Leadership

Aug 24, 2008 - Southwest Airlines recently appointed Kathleen Wayton as Vice President Strategy and Change Leadership. In her new position, Wayton will be responsible for providing executive leadership and direction for the Company's Strategy, Change L...

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Vice President Revenue Management & Pricing

Aug 6, 2008 - Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce Kay Weatherford as Vice President Revenue Management & Pricing. In her new position, Weatherford will be responsible for ensuring that every Southwest flight departs with the right amount of...

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