37 Quotes by Ed Stewart

Apparently Eddie Bernice Johnson didn't give much thought to the fact that we're one of the top taxpayers in the city of Dallas. We're a major economic engine for this city. It's bewildering that she would want to do this to a business that is in her district, and to suggest that it would hurt D/FW, it doesn't make sense. Once you bring true competition into the marketplace everyone benefits.

At first glance, you think, 'What is that commercial saying? Is it saying Southwest changed its mind?'

Absolutely no. We can't be a low-fare airline if we do something like that.

It's truly no big deal. Some people are upset by what came out of the government, but in terms of our operation, we'll just go with the flow.

It's too early to assess, ... This was a bad storm. I can't begin to put a dollar amount on it.

It should have been resolved without letter writing or a presentation at our council meeting,

Not at all. It's a very competitive industry and Gary just wanted to fire up the troops. He wanted to bring out that Southwest Airlines warrior spirit, and that's what the memo was all about.

They are here, I think they are going to love Love Field. We sent them over some flowers and treats to welcome them here. I think they will love it and its just competition as usual.

They came knocking, and we decided, as a courtesy, to grant the opportunity.