Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors

Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors

DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies, will join the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Southwest bolsters Board with two CEOs

Southwest Airlines has appointed Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive of Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors with immediate effect. The airline said the appointments will strengthen the board’s expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership as Southwest continues to execute its strategic priorities. Liberty has led Royal Caribbe…

Cruise and fintech CEOs join Southwest Airlines' board immediately

Jason Liberty leads Royal Caribbean Group and Varun Krishna runs Rocket Companies. Their technology, strategy and financial expertise will support Southwest's strategic priorities.