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

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.

I always go extreme ways.

The crucial point is always the own cost structure. Therefore I created a Low Cost alliance with air Berlin.

Grey zones do not interest me at all.

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!

The air travel industry moves into a new phase every five to six years.