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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 13 > Southwest’s chief in the catbird seat

Southwest’s chief in the catbird seat

With his own airline protected from soaring fuel prices that are straining rivals, Gary Kelly targets expansion

By Julie Johnsson / The Bulletin
July 13, 2008

CHICAGO — Amid the airline industry’s stomach-churning plunge, Gary Kelly, chief executive of Southwest Airlines Co., already is plotting course for the next upswing in air travel.

While United and American Airlines park planes, retreat from cities and lay off employees,....

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