High Flyer

David Neeleman, chairman of Azul Airlines of Brazil and creator of four successful, independent airlines, including JetBlue and Canada’s WestJet, told the Westport Rotary Club today that he wants employees to feel “it’s the best job I’ve ever had.” Neeleman who prides himself in his eccentric commitment to employee and customer happiness, added, “if not, why not?”  Neeleman wants everyone to love the company because they feel it’s a “cause.”  Neeleman, who was born in Brazil and lived there until he was 5, said he is proud of the rapid growth of his 15-month old Brazilian airline (whose name means “blue” in Portuguese). He said it has a fleet of 26 airplanes and plans to expand to 48 next year. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com