You don't lie to your own doctor. You don't lie to your own attorney, and you don't lie to your employees.
Gordon BethuneI've spent my life as an airplane mechanic, pilot, aircraft manufacturer and airline CEO who never lost a life or an airplane. I am considerate of the risk we take every time we fly. I also know we need to fly and always to improve safety.
Gordon BethuneIt's not a testosterone-driven industry any longer. Success is making money, not in the size of the airline.
Gordon BethuneI don't think JetBlue has a better chance of being profitable than 100 other predecessors with new airplanes, new employees, low fares, all touchy-feely ... all of them are losers. Most of these guys are smoking ragweed.
Gordon Bethune