I've never invested in any airline. I'm an airline manager. I don't invest in airlines. And I always said to the employees of American, 'This is not an appropriate investment. It's a great place to work and it's a great company that does important work. But airlines are not an investment.'

If the pilots were in charge, Columbus would still be in port. They believe the assertion that the world is flat.

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.

The game we are playing her is closest to the old game of 'Christians and lions.'

A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money.