Kenneth Giles Friedkin | |
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| Born | September 1, 1915[1] |
| Died | March 16, 1962 (aged 47)[1] San Diego, California, US |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founding Pacific Southwest Airlines Establishing a business dynasty |
| Spouse | Jean Friedkin |
| Children | Thomas H. Friedkin |
| Parent(s) | Joel Friedkin, C. Irene Hedden |
Kenneth Giles Friedkin (September 1, 1915 – March 16, 1962)[1] was an American aviator and businessman. He founded Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA), generally viewed as the original low-cost airline. PSA was the acknowledged inspiration for Southwest Airlines, which in turn inspired low-cost airlines globally. Friedkin is therefore a key figure in the advent of low-cost air travel. In 2001, Forbes referred to Friedkin as "an early-model Herb Kelleher."[3] Friedkin's son and grandson went on to even greater business success outside of aviation.
- ^ a b c "Kenneth G. Friedkin Ancestry.com, California Death Index 1940–1997
- ^ Libby, Joseph E. (1992). "Kenneth G. Friedkin (1915–1962)". In Leary, William M. (ed.). Encyclopedia of American Business History and Biography. Vol. The Airline Industry. New York: Bruccoli Clark Layman and Facts On File. pp. 183–185.
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