It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face.

The quickest way to become a millionaire in the airline business is to start out as a billionaire.

Listen. Take the best. Leave the rest.

I am a believer in trying to treat people properly and trying to respond and making sure that I find the time to be courteous.

Irreverence ran on both sides of our family...my parents brought me up to think we could all change the world.

I believe a great company, whether improving a sector or creating a new one, needs to have an excellent product or service at its core; needs strong management to execute the plan and a good brand to give it the edge over its competitors. Providing quality service, combined with value for money and in an innovative way ensures you offer real value - and finally to be responsible to society and the planet.

Kitesurfing is one of the greatest sports in the world. I highly recommend this to anyone who has access to the ocean. There is nothing more freeing than being out there and kitesurfing. When my schedule permits, it's the first thing I do in the morning, before I have breakfast. Tennis is also fun, especially against someone far better at the sport than I am.