Rod Eddington Quotes

We're well-placed to cope with a softening of the U.S. economy... We're looking to put fewer seats on the North Atlantic over the next twelve months. - Rod Eddington

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. - Rod Eddington

We were notified this morning by the [Air Accidents Investigation Bureau], an arm of the [Civil Aviation Authority] that in light of the latest information available to it that it and its French counterpart would tomorrow recommend that the certificate of airworthiness should be suspended... As soon as we heard this, we immediately withdrew the supersonic fleet from service. - 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. - Rod Eddington

We have made real progress in managing our costs but British Airways still faces a number of other considerable challenges some of which were apparent before the terrorist attacks on the U.S. - Rod Eddington

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. - Rod Eddington

We can survive this, British Airways is a strong company, and will come through this in good shape, but we have to take the necessary tough measures. - Rod Eddington

We are looking hard at what we need to do. It may be necessary to look again at the number of people we employ. If that's necessary we will be working with unions and staff to move forward in a sensible way. - Rod Eddington

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

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