Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"A decision of this kind, impacting people who have served this company well, is extremely difficult. But the ongoing turmoil in the airline industry, coupled with high fuel prices and pressure from low-cost carriers, puts us in a position where we must continue to find ways to reduce the cost of running our airline."

Source:  Alaska's Airlines CEO Bill Ayer, after replacing 472 Seattle baggage handlers with contractors from Menzies at 0300 on Friday the 13th.

FMI: www.alaskaairlines.com