Quotes from Robert Crandall

A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money.

I did not deal well with the politicians. I tend to tell people that when they are full of crap, that they are full of crap.

You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good enough.

The airline business is fast-paced, high risk, and highly leveraged. It puts a premium on things I like to do. I think I communicate well. And I am very good at detail. I love detail.

If the Wright Brothers were alive today, Orville would have to lay off Wilbur.

If you want to travel on the airline system, you give up your privacy. If you want your privacy, don't fly. Flying is voluntary.

I've said many times that I'd be thrilled to sell the airline to the employees and our guys said no, we'll take all the money, anyway.