Originally Posted by
speedrestriction
Both EU airlines I have worked for genuinely have safety front and centre - no compromises.
Of course there are compromises.
How many crew are there in the cockpit? Two, because it's cheaper.
How many engines under the wings? Two, because it's cheaper.
How many FAs are onboard? The legal minimum, because it's cheaper.
Do the FAs wear fire-resistant coveralls? No, because acrylic is cheaper. And style sells.
Are passengers seated in rear-facing seats with five-point harnesses and smokehoods? ...
The moment an APU is started at the gate is the moment safety is traded against risk. And the risk is taken to make money. Ergo, making money supercedes safety.