Gordon Bethune Quotes (13 Quotes)

Our focus as management is on liquidating (our Amadeus stake) ... and giving that back to shareholders,

While it's great to outperform all of our hub and spoke competitors, we still need to find a way to make money,

The world's largest airline and Europe's largest carrier contend they can't compete without the ability to fix prices and schedules and dominate the world's largest business market, ... This is a deal that just should not be approved under any circumstances.

Around the world, today's air travelers demand reliability, flexibility and high-quality service. We know from our previous dealings with them that the SkyTeam members are world-beaters by all these measures, and we're proud to be part of a global alliance that shares our focus on the customer.

I am doing what I want to do, which is kind of a first. I get up in the morning and don't argue with the government, and I don't argue about money.

The fun part is, the same talk I would give gratis as CEO of Continental, I get paid handsomely for now.

While we regret the necessity for this massive furlough and the substantial schedule reduction, the adverse effect on our dedicated employees and customers and the communities we serve, we have ... no choice.

You know how Chicago works You're either on United or American that's it, ... You take what they give you at the same fare, which means the whole United States would look like Chicago.

The probabilities (of) United, the dominant carrier in the West, buying and merging with the third-biggest carrier in the West (America West) are closer to zero than they are to any other number,

Continental now has a fleet plan that makes us competitive in every market well into the next century. This latest order will reduce our total cost while providing the latest in technology and comfort to our customers.

We are excited to partner with Alaska and Horizon to offer our customers significantly expanded travel opportunities in the western United States. With only one overlapping route but a common approach to delivering the best service to our customers, an alliance between Continental and AlaskaHorizon is a perfect fit.

I'd rather have 50 people at 100 percent of their pay than 100 people at 50 percent, ... If you don't pay people what they're worth, they'll go to IBM or somewhere where they are paid what they're worth.

We believe that employees should always be treated with dignity and respect, especially when we are forced to make these tough decisions,