Gerard Arpey

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.

maybe the odds are less than 50-50 after yesterday.

maybe the odds are less than 50-50 after yesterday.

I will continue to lead by example. Actions, of course, speak louder than words.

I will continue to lead by example. Actions, of course, speak louder than words.

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

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

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.