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“A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money,” quote by Robert Crandall
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“A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money,”

Robert Crandall

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Leaders on Aviation, 1995

Many entrants to the airline industry lose money quickly and leave.

In simple terms: Airline business is high‑risk and costly.

Key Takeaway

Assess risk before investing.

Themes

finance risk industry dynamics

Mood

cautious realistic

Type

strategic warning

When to use this quote

  • startup funding
  • market entry
  • financial planning
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

aviation economics entrepreneurship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can protect new airline ventures?
  • How can investors gauge market volatility?
A Different Perspective

Not all failures are due to lack of skill; market forces dominate.

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