In Germany air became generally accepted Berlin in this area. It operated with 45 airplanes within the Low Cost range from Germany, and is one the most successful carriers in Europe.

You have a brake in your brain that stops you doing stupid things. The older you are, the earlier that brake comes on. When you're 20 you stop at nothing; when you're older you're cleverer than when you're 20, so your brain brake operates more often!

Ultimately, an aircraft owner does not want to have to deal with all the intricate details which are necessary for the business.

I always want to know whether the customers are satisfied; customer satisfaction is, after all, my ultimate goal!

From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your career.

The alliance with air Berlin is attractive for me. I can use the whole sales network of the air Berlin and 24 percent of my own airline at air Berlin sold.

Whenever there is discussion, I make it clear that I do not want any grey zones, just black and white.