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Southwest Airlines names Doug Brooks as board chairperson

Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it has named insider Doug Brooks as chairperson of its board, effective August 1. The company also said the appointment follows Rakesh Gangwal's decision to step down from his role as chair,

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Southwest Airlines Appoints New Independent Chairman in Latest Board Shakeup

The appointment is the latest change to Southwest’s board. It had appointed five directors in a settlement with Elliott last year.

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Southwest Airlines Names New Chair, Forms Fleet Oversight Panel

Southwest Airlines named Doug Brooks as its new independent chair of the board, effective Aug. 1. Brooks replaces Rakesh Ganbgwal, who is stepping down because of additional time commitments unrelated to the company, Southwest Airlines said Thursday.

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Southwest Airlines temporarily paused departures due to internet outage

Southwest Airlines experienced system issues due to an internet outage caused the airline to temporarily pause departing ...

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Southwest Airlines Announces Change on All Flights Starting August 13

Over the past few months, Southwest Airlines has announced several controversial changes, such as adding bag fees and ...

Southwest Airlines begins selling assigned seats

(CNN) - On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines officially started selling assigned-seating fares. Travelers can now pick their seats ...

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Assigned seats are now on sale at Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has officially begun selling assigned seats, though the open seating policy will remain in place on ...

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Southwest Replaces Chairman After Less Than One Year in Job

Southwest Airlines Co. said Rakesh Gangwal is resigning as chairman, a little over a year after joining the board and serving in his current role for just eight months.

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After More Than 50 Long Years, Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Announcement. It All Starts Tomorrow Morning

“Southwest open seating is the ultimate expression of its founding ethos: to make air travel affordable and accessible for ...

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES GOVERNANCE CHANGES

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the appointment of Doug Brooks as the new independent Chair of the Board, effective Aug. 1, 2025. This appointment follows Rakesh Gangwal's decision ...

Southwest Airlines announces major change to its seating policy

Southwest Airlines has announced a major change to its long-standing policy, giving customers the option to select their seat when booking a flight. The new policy will begin on Jan. 27, 2026, ...