26 Quotes by Rod Eddington

We need to address the problems at Gatwick, but a key part is fleet changes across short-haul operations and we also need to be clear about what destinations we can serve profitably,

We have been in constant contact with the airworthiness authorities in the UK and France, the airframe and engine manufacturers, and Air France throughout Concorde's flying life, and particularly closely since the accident in Paris last month,

We will not become a no frills airline nor will we launch one, ... We will compete profitably and intelligently alongside them by adopting what they do well.

We are taking a ruthless approach towards poorly performing routes and assets. Those not adding value to improve performance are being removed.

The tragic events in the USA will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the demand for air travel in the months ahead, ... We have taken the necessary steps to curtail expenditure and sadly to cut our workforce.

The British CAA was in complete agreement with our decision to resume Concorde's services shortly after the Air France crash,

The British CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) was in complete agreement with our decision to resume Concorde's services shortly after the Air France crash.

This is not our dispute. Our customers must come first and everyone involved in creating this chaotic situation must come to their senses.

Although the heart of the European profitability problem lies at Gatwick, there's more to fixing Europe than getting Gatwick right,