Markets that don't work we're going to step away from. Gerard Arpey marketstepwork Change image and share on social
But I don't think the popularity of flying has diminished a bit. Gerard Arpey bitediminishfly Change image and share on social
This airline is grateful for his extensive contributions and we will miss his friendship and support. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Casey family on its personal loss. Gerard Arpey airlinecaseycontribution Change image and share on social
Just to cover the increase in fuel costs over the past two years, American would have had to raise fares nearly $75 per round-trip ticket. During this time period, our average fare increased by only $15. Gerard Arpey americanaveragecost share on social
However, the economics of our business continued to deteriorate. We barely escaped bankruptcy a year ago, and in the aftermath of that escape we had to make some even tougher decisions. Gerard Arpey aftermathagobankruptcy Change image and share on social
First, we have to lower our costs to levels that are more competitive. This will prevent the lower-cost airlines from pushing us out of the markets we want to serve. We've made great progress on this front, but we need to keep pushing. Gerard Arpey airlinecompetitivecost share on social
It is not good thinking - either at the corporate level or at the personal level - to believe you can simply walk away from your circumstances. Gerard Arpey circumstancecorporategood Change image and share on social
These are times of unprecedented challenge and change in the airline industry, and the appointments we are announcing today will put American in an even stronger position to continue the substantial progress that has already been made under the tenets of our Turnaround Plan. Gerard Arpey airlineamericanannounce share on social
We need to take excellent care of our customers, and do so at a profit. Gerard Arpey carecustomerexcellent Change image and share on social
I think in just about any business the low cost competitor is always going to have an advantage. Gerard Arpey advantagebusinesscompetitor Change image and share on social