I did not deal well with the politicians. I tend to tell people that when they are full of crap, that they are full of crap.

The airline business is fast-paced, high risk, and highly leveraged. It puts a premium on things I like to do. I think I communicate well. And I am very good at detail. I love detail.

This is a nasty, rotten business.

You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good enough.

I've said many times that I'd be thrilled to sell the airline to the employees and our guys said no, we'll take all the money, anyway.

[Politicians] - they'll give you everything you want to your face - and then, as you walk away, they'll shoot you in the back because it's fun to watch you die.

If you want to travel on the airline system, you give up your privacy. If you want your privacy, don't fly. Flying is voluntary.