America has its roots in a tradition of risk-taking pioneers. In more conservative Europe, if you fail in business or actually end up going to jail for it, you're finished as a businessman for good.
Stelios Haji-IoannouI didn't want people to say: Stelios does everything on the cheap at work, and in private he lives in the lap of luxury. That's not me. I don't need those status symbols. I don't need a private jet either when I can go everywhere with Easy.
Stelios Haji-IoannouUnfortunately I have no rags-to-riches story to tell. Money never played a big role for me. My parents just had it.
Stelios Haji-IoannouYou can divide airlines into two camps: expensive and cheap. But I believe that we will only distinguish between long-haul and short-haul airlines in the future.
Stelios Haji-Ioannou