I did not deal well with the politicians. I tend to tell people that when they are full of crap, that they are full of crap..

The airline business is fast-paced, high risk, and highly leveraged. It puts a premium on things I like to do. I think I communicate well. And I am v….

If you want to travel on the airline system, you give up your privacy. If you want your privacy, don't fly. Flying is voluntary..

The game we are playing her is closest to the old game of 'Christians and lions.'.

You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good enough..

A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money..

[Politicians] - they'll give you everything you want to your face - and then, as you walk away, they'll shoot you in the back because it's fun to wat….

I've never invested in any airline. I'm an airline manager. I don't invest in airlines. And I always said to the employees of American, 'This is not ….

If the pilots were in charge, Columbus would still be in port. They believe the assertion that the world is flat..

This is a nasty, rotten business..

I've said many times that I'd be thrilled to sell the airline to the employees and our guys said no, we'll take all the money, anyway..