Quotes by Gerard Arpey

“Congresswoman Johnson recognizes the economic impact that D/FW Airport has in the North Texas region and the hundreds of thousands of jobs that are associated with it, ... The employees of American Airlines and American Eagle applaud and support her actions.”

“maybe the odds are less than 50-50 after yesterday.”

“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.”

“I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous sacrifices by our employees. We have our work cut out for us; we are not out of the woods yet.”

“I will continue to lead by example. Actions, of course, speak louder than words.”

“absolute disaster ... Im hopeful that it will represent the low point.”

“He assembled a management team who, under his skilled leadership, guided American through the early days of deregulation and built it into one of the worlds preeminent airlines,”

“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.”

“I would be disingenuous if I said I wasnt concerned, ... I think the capacity additions Ive read about may not necessarily prove profitable for those that are entering those markets.”

“Markets that dont work were going to step away from,”

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.