Publication

2004-07-05 - Wiley

Language

English

Word Count

76,000 words, Guess

Page Count

304 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2004003670
  • LibraryThing1989302
  • Goodreads1109685

Classifications

  • LCCHE9803.J48W96 2004

Description

Flying High traces the incredible career of the founder and chairman of JetBlue, David Neeleman, from his teenage ventures and beginnings in the travel industry., to his short stint at Southwest Airlines and the ultimate launch of JetBlue. In a series of interviews with Neeleman's friends, associates, and high-ranking officials in both business and aviation, this books tells the store of Neeleman and explores the rules of success he both lives and builds his companies by.

First Sentence

David Neeleman claims he still recalls the moment from his second birthday.

Description

"JetBlue is the most impressive airline startup in history and an amazing success story. Its consistent record of profitability has made the carrier shine in an industry that's full of red ink." "Behind it all stands David Neeleman - JetBlue's young, brash, bold, and uncompromising founder and CEO." "Flying High traces Neeleman's journey from soft-spoken Mormon missionary to the top of the American airline industry. Full of details and interviews with Neeleman's friends, associates, and prominent figures in both business and aviation, Flying High offers an up-close look at how he built a successful company - and changed an entire industry - by breaking the rules and taking good care of his customers." "Flying High is an account of David Neeleman's life and the principles by which he has created his highly profitable travel empire - rules that can be applied to virtually any business in almost every industry."--BOOK JACKET.

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Other Editions

  • Flying High: How JetBlue Founder and CEO David Neeleman Beats the Competition... Even in the World's Most Turbulent IndustryWiley2004-07-05

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