Gary C. Kelly
AirTran Airways · United States
Gary C. Kelly is the CEO of AirTran Airways. Kelly is based in the United States. Kelly was born in 1955 in San Antonio and educated at McCombs School of Business and University of Texas at Austin.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Gary C. Kelly's tenure leading Southwest Airlines, including the airline's 2010 acquisition of AirTran Airways and subsequent expansion efforts into new markets and international routes. News has also tracked Kelly's leadership through industry challenges, including a 2015 Justice Department investigation into possible airline collusion, and his eventual transition when Southwest named a successor as chief executive in 2021.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- March 12, 1955 · San Antonio
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, Winston Churchill High School
- Awards
- Tony Jannus Award
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In the News
5 stories- The New York Times·
Southwest Names the Airline’s Next Chief Executive (Published 2021)
- The New York Times·
Airlines Under Justice Dept. Investigation Over Possible Collusion (Published 2015)
- USA Today·
Will long-distance Dallas flights boost Southwest?
- USA Today·
Southwest: You're now free to leave the country
- The New York Times·
Southwest, Determined to Expand, Buys AirTran (Published 2010)
Gary C. Kelly: FAQ
- What company does Gary C. Kelly lead?
- Gary C. Kelly is CEO of AirTran Airways.
- Where was Gary C. Kelly educated?
- Gary C. Kelly studied at McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, Winston Churchill High School.