46 Quotes by Giovanni Bisignani

Efficiency and cost reduction are a matter of survival for airlines. Charles de Gaulle Airport is already the second most expensive airport in Europe. It should be focusing on cost decreases not increases. This short-sighted decision will have long-term effects on the competitive position of Paris as a major hub.

The airline battle to reduce costs, increase yields and improve efficiencies is effective well beyond expectations.

Oil remains the wild card for industry profitability. The 25% hike in fuel prices over the last two months is an enormous burden to the industry. However, the S$ 1.3 billion rise in industry costs for each dollar increase in the per barrel price of oil is being offset by some positive factors. Industry hedging levels are 50%. Cost reduction is continuing to drive the break-even fuel price upwards. And the US domestic yield rose 12.4% in February.

India was always a great market, but for the future. Now it can become an important market in the short term.

If one of the partners in a partnership is losing his shirt while the other is counting his money, it is no longer a partnership.

As we battle the high price of fuel, cost efficiency will continue to be a top priority not only for airlines but for every partner in the value chain including airports and air navigation service providers.

Oil is once again robbing the industry of a return to profitability. Cost reductions and efficiency gains have never been more critical.

Airport take their own commercial decisions on their ownership structure. But this must not be at the expense of exploiting airlines through higher charges

Airports take their own commercial decisions on their ownership structure. But this must not be at the expense of exploiting airlines through higher charges.