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Jul 2021
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Encore: Southwest vs American Airlines |...

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As deregulation dawns, Southwest Airlines’ founder and CEO are locked in a power struggle. In the middle is Herb Kelleher, Southwest’s corporate attorney. And after 18 months serving as a punching bag for the company’s top brass, he’s had enough.  But as Southwest deals with a succession crisis, American Airlines is facing another emergency. It needs money, ... Show More
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