Hawaiian Airlines has
appointed Lokesh Amaranayaka as Vice President of Airport
Operations.
Lokesh will oversee all
passenger, ramp and contract service operations at airports across
Hawaiian’s global network.
He will be responsible for safety,
performance and reliability, including on-time arrivals and
departures, baggage handling as well as guest service and satisfaction.
“Lokesh’s people-oriented approach aligns with our company’s
values, and his depth of airport knowledge will enable Hawaiian to
continue offering the best Hawaiʻi travel experience to our guests
worldwide,” said Jon Snook, Chief Operating Officer at Hawaiian
Airlines.
Lokesh joins Hawaiian after a 24-year career
at American Airlines, where he started as a reservations agent and
held numerous airport roles before leading the carrier’s expansive
operations at Los Angeles International Airport.
During his
tenure there, he also managed front-line operations at American’s Dallas
headquarters and major airports, including John F. Kennedy
International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and
Miami International Airport.
Lokesh is a McKinsey &
Company’s Black Executive Leadership Program graduate and an
alumnus of the Management Leadership for Tomorrow Career
Advancement Program.
