Southwest Airlines Chairman Rakesh Gangwal Steps Down

Left to right: Rakesh Gangwal, and Douglas H. Brooks

Left to right: Rakesh Gangwal, and Douglas H. Brooks

Credit: Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Chairman Rakesh Gangwal, who succeeded Gary Kelly in late 2024, has stepped down from the post due to other commitments. Continuing to serve as an active director, Gangwal will preside over a newly formed Fleet Oversight Committee, tasked with oversight of Southwest’s aircraft...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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