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" Of course, we should all be aware of what we're packing in our carry-on luggage - anything that might be considered dangerous could be confiscated at a security checkpoint. "

David Neeleman

Anything

Dangerous

Packing

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" Just keep thinking about the good side of ADD - the creativity and the originality it can stimulate. "

" I also really like getting to know our crew members better. "

David Neeleman

Our

Members

" Certainly, we are hurt by the high fuel prices because it raises our cost. "

" We are just interested in dealing with the people we're paying every day. We know federal law allows them to vote in a union at anytime, but we think we can resist that by talking to our own people and giving them enough upside. "

" A lot of airlines have come and gone. "

" I actually thrive on all the challenges, and I don't feel like ADD has impaired my ability. "

David Neeleman

Thrive

Feel

" Be it $15 million here and $11 million there, it takes hundreds of millions to be successful in this business. "

" Value will always be on top of everyone's lists now, right along with safety. "

" It's so important to experience what your customers are experiencing and listen to their suggestions. "

" What you can't buy is the loyalty that comes through our dedicated crewmembers. "

" And you've got to remember that I'm also the father of nine children. "

" We tried to set up a company that patterned ourselves after Southwest in all the fun, the spirit, the great people, the smile, the efficiency side of it, but we've added some extras that people aren't used to finding on Southwest. "

" And, of course, customers really need to feel safe and are seeking reassurance when they fly. "

" I'm always crunching numbers, so my calculator watch is a must. "

" Our people get profit-sharing checks. I got a report the other day that says that 84 percent of our people participate in our stock purchase program, where they can buy stock at a 15 percent discount. "

" I really see low-fare carriers, quality low-fare carriers anyway, continuing to become more and more popular. "

David Neeleman

See

Become

" The Blackberry is really essential for keeping up on my emails when I'm out of the office, which is a lot. "