But I don't think the popularity of flying has diminished a bit. — Gerard Arpey Flying Copy Share Image
I think in just about any business the low cost competitor is always going to have an advantage. — Gerard Arpey Advantage Copy Share Image
This airline is grateful for his extensive contributions and we will miss his friendship and support. We extend our deepest sympathies to… — Gerard Arpey Airline Copy Share Image
However, the economics of our business continued to deteriorate. We barely escaped bankruptcy a year ago, and in the aftermath of that… — Gerard Arpey Aftermath Copy Share Image
We continued the hard work of integrating TWA, because at that time we still thought an efficient connecting hub in St. Louis… — Gerard Arpey Addition Copy Share Image
At American Airlines, we have built a business around the love of travel that has lasted three quarters of a century. And… — Gerard Arpey Airline Copy Share Image
Just to cover the increase in fuel costs over the past two years, American would have had to raise fares nearly $75… — Gerard Arpey American Copy Share Image
Second, we have to make the most of the strengths we have, the amenities that many of our competitors cannot replicate. But… — Gerard Arpey Advantage Copy Share Image
That doesn't mean you have to have the lowest costs in the industry to succeed. But you need to make sure the… — Gerard Arpey Above Copy Share Image
First, we have to lower our costs to levels that are more competitive. This will prevent the lower-cost airlines from pushing us… — Gerard Arpey Airlines Copy Share Image
But I definitely see us playing a major role in St. Louis in the years to come. We already provide service to… — Gerard Arpey Adding Copy Share Image
These are times of unprecedented challenge and change in the airline industry, and the appointments we are announcing today will put American… — Gerard Arpey Airline Copy Share Image
We have, unlike many of our competitors, continued to meet our various financial obligations. — Gerard Arpey Competitors Copy Share Image
We need to take excellent care of our customers, and do so at a profit. — Gerard Arpey Brilliant Copy Share Image
Our Fly Smart philosophy is about investing only on those points of differentiation that pay for themselves, that earn a revenue premium… — Gerard Arpey About Copy Share Image
It is not good thinking - either at the corporate level or at the personal level - to believe you can simply… — Gerard Arpey Away Copy Share Image
Despite the painful changes we have had to make, we continue to believe in the St. Louis market. And we are hoping… — Gerard Arpey Add Copy Share Image
The executive moves we are announcing today will strengthen American for the long-term future and reflect well on the depth of the… — Gerard Arpey Announcing Copy Share Image
One of our most difficult realizations was that - in the course of two years - a connecting hub in St. Louis… — Gerard Arpey Afford Copy Share Image
Our planes should be full, which among other things means we have a golden opportunity... to build on the momentum reflected in… — Gerard Arpey Among Copy Share Image
