Gerard Arpey

Just to cover the increase in fuel costs over the past two years, American would have had to raise fares read more

Just to cover the increase in fuel costs over the past two years, American would have had to raise fares nearly $75 per round-trip ticket. During this time period, our average fare increased by only $15.

I would be disingenuous if I said I wasn't concerned, ... I think the capacity additions I've read about may read more

I would be disingenuous if I said I wasn't concerned, ... I think the capacity additions I've read about may not necessarily prove profitable for those that are entering those markets.

I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous read more

I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous sacrifices by our employees. We have our work cut out for us; we are not out of the woods yet.

absolute disaster ... I'm hopeful that it will represent the low point.

absolute disaster ... I'm hopeful that it will represent the low point.

He assembled a management team who, under his skilled leadership, guided American through the early days of deregulation and built read more

He assembled a management team who, under his skilled leadership, guided American through the early days of deregulation and built it into one of the world's preeminent airlines,