I think business leaders all over the world should not just think of how we can make lots of money, which is fine, but to take some of the problems in the world and get out there and tackle them using business. I think that if businesses do that we can get on top of these problems.

Most "necessary evils" are far more evil than necessary.

In the '80's my gut feeling was that airlines were crap. I hated spending time on planes. I thought we could create the kind of airline I'd like. So we got a secondhand 747 and gave it a go.

I'm not superstitious. I don't really believe in star signs, sorry, or superstitions.

If family or friends are unwell or ill - it's perhaps the only thing that really can make one feel vulnerable.

If you get your face and your name out there enough, people will start to recognize you.

We believe that within five years, 96 percent of British consumers will have access to the Internet, whether it be through a personal computer, a set-top box or a mobile phone.