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David Neeleman Quotes

David Neeleman quotes

Brazilian Businessman October 16, 1959

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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. David Neeleman
We don't want a third party who may or may not have our best interests in mind or our crew members' best interests in mind because they may be serving a union of one of our competitors. They are trying to equalize us and take away our competitive advantage. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "Be it $15 million here and $11 million there, it takes..."
Be it $15 million here and $11 million there, it takes hundreds of millions to be successful in this business. David Neeleman
Seat assignment didn't matter if you're flying Dallas to Houston and you did it 38 times a day. People just got on, you didn't sit next to your wife, and it was a 45-minute flight. It didn't matter. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "Just keep thinking about the good side of ADD - the creativity..."
Just keep thinking about the good side of ADD - the creativity and the originality it can stimulate. David Neeleman
I think they got caught up in how much money they could get from each of the city governments as far as tax rebates. But that stuff works when you make money. It's a little bit phantom money. David Neeleman
People were desperately trying to fill their seats for the summer. And so prices are really low right now. And so they are kept from raising prices to make up for that difference. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "And you've got to remember that I'm also the father of nine..."
And you've got to remember that I'm also the father of nine children. David Neeleman
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. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "Certainly, we are hurt by the high fuel prices because it..."
Certainly, we are hurt by the high fuel prices because it raises our cost. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "This is not a business where you can hand off and run by..."
This is not a business where you can hand off and run by remote control. David Neeleman
I believe the public's confidence would be increased if the federal government took over the functions of airport security screening for all passengers. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "I actually thrive on all the challenges, and I don't feel like..."
I actually thrive on all the challenges, and I don't feel like ADD has impaired my ability. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "What you can't buy is the loyalty that comes through our..."
What you can't buy is the loyalty that comes through our dedicated crewmembers. David Neeleman
David Neeleman quote: "And, of course, customers really need to feel safe and are..."
And, of course, customers really need to feel safe and are seeking reassurance when they fly. David Neeleman

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