Air Gumbo welcomes responsible media interest in the company, its history and its continuing development as Louisiana's different kind of airline.
Company Overview
Founded in 1998, Air Gumbo is a Louisiana-based airline company built around a simple idea: Louisiana's culture in the sky. The company is developing an airline experience that brings together thoughtful design, personal space, Louisiana hospitality and stronger air connectivity for communities throughout the state.
Air Gumbo remains in its development stage. Its proposed services are subject to required regulatory approvals, financing, aircraft availability and operational readiness. The company is not currently selling tickets or accepting reservations.
Service Direction
Air Gumbo's initial service plan centers on Louisiana, with New Orleans as its primary hub and a secondary hub planned for North Louisiana. The broader vision includes domestic and international growth as the airline develops. Air Gumbo is evaluating aircraft from Embraer, Airbus and Boeing for the different roles contemplated within its network.
Founder and CEO
Ralston Champagnie is the founder and chief executive officer of Air Gumbo. His aviation background includes experience with scheduled and charter airline operations and work involving British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines. He holds FAA private pilot and flight dispatcher credentials and an MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His approach to Air Gumbo combines aviation knowledge, design management and a longstanding commitment to building an airline around the human experience.
Historical Coverage
Selected reporting and company announcements dating from Air Gumbo's earlier development are preserved in the Air Gumbo media archive. Some original external links may have changed or become unavailable as publishers updated their systems.
Media Inquiries
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