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Overview
Gary Kelly served as CEO and later Executive Chairman of Southwest Airlines, the world's largest 737 operator and a crucial Boeing customer. Southwest's business model depends entirely on the 737, giving Boeing an important ally. Kelly led Southwest through the MAX grounding but faced criticism for the airline's 2022 holiday meltdown. He retired as Executive Chairman in 2024.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
MAX DEPENDENCE: Southwest entirely 737-dependent
BOEING ALLY: Key Boeing customer relationship
HOLIDAY MELTDOWN: 2022 operational collapse
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Bob Jordan
Successor as CEO
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- March 12, 1955
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, Texas
Education
- •University of Texas at Austin
Key Timeline
March 12, 1955
Born in Texas
2004
Becomes Southwest CEO
2019
MAX grounding impacts Southwest
2024
Retires