Kenneth L. Gile

Kenneth "Ken" Gile (born 1947) is the Chief Operating Officer of Flydubai, the low-cost carrier owned by the Dubai government. Prior to joining Flydubai, Ken was the President and COO of now defunct Skybus Airlines and a former pilot and Director of Operations for Southwest Airlines.[1] Ken was also a pilot in the US Air Force, as well as for Saudi Arabian Airlines prior to his career with Southwest.

Gile is noted for his low-cost carrier (LCC) experience, and specifically for his focus on aircraft utilization and electronic booking. He also has stated the airline will focus on implementing a successful hedging plan, something that has been a key component of Southwest Airline's strategy.

References

  1. Reed, Dan (28 February 2005). "Start-ups risk it all to be next Southwest". USA Today. Retrieved 10 May 2011.


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