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North Texas’ Southwest Airlines Will Lose Two Longtime C-Suite Execs

by | Jan 10, 2025

A pair of longtime leaders at Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. announced they plan to retire, effective April 1. The departing managers—Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford—both are much-lauded executives who’ve been with the company co-founded by Herb Kelleher for more than three decades....

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Longtime Former American Airlines CFO to Retire, Successor in Place
by | May 5, 2023
The airline said that Derek Kerr stepped down as CFO at the end of 2022 after 20 years in the role as part of a long-planned succession process. Devon May was named to succeed Kerr as CFO and assumed the role Jan. 1.
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Southwest Airlines Promotes Exec to SVP and Chief Information Officer
by | Feb 2, 2023

Dallas-headquartered Southwest Airlines Co. has promoted Lauren Woods from vice president of technology to senior vice president and chief information officer.

She will report to Chief Administration & Communications Officer Linda Rutherford....

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Cargo Airline Ameriflight Names New President, Chief Operating Officer
by | Dec 6, 2022

Alan Rusinowitz has been named president and chief operating officer of Ameriflight, the “nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline.”

The airline flies about 30 tons of cargo daily, and says it’s a critical part of the UPS, FedEx, and DHL supply chains, according to its website....

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Sabre Partners With Delta on a New Storefront That Makes Airline Offerings Easier to Understand

by | May 4, 2021
The 'New Airline Storefront' is a modern retail solution meant to make comparison shopping easier and more valuable for travelers. The tech features digital shelves that organize an airline's offerings in a side-by-side display. It's the result of an expanded partnership between local travel tech corporation Sabre and Delta Air Lines.
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Dallas Entrepreneur Develops App To Help Laid Off Workers Connect with State Unemployment Agencies
by | Aug 3, 2020
After being laid off due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis, John McCarley created Stay A-OK, a platform that helps people call state unemployment offices, banks, airlines, and telephone companies while saving time.
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Sabre Announces Leadership Moves to Integrate Airline and Agency Businesses
by | Jul 13, 2020
The Southlake software and technology company announced six executive leadership changes meant to help create a stronger, cohesive customer experience.
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Southwest Airlines Will Speed Up Its Wi-Fi Next Year
by | Dec 14, 2016
The Dallas-based airline will add Wi-Fi to 100 percent of its aircraft within a year.
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