....and the truth is all that matters is how big your mouth is and how arrogantly you can state "we're the best". All airlines are the same, its just that
VB tells bigger lies than most. "Why" I hear you ask? Because they know nothing about the reality of the industry.
Jet Star will have only one result - it will seriously damage both airlines. The only reason people travel on
VB is a) for the experience and once tried never forgotten, and b) because of the general perception that they are cheaper. They have only gained b) because of Godfrey's big mouth. Now QF has an Oirishman with a big mouth and the public will be educated into believing that Jet Star has the cheaper fares.....
It's all just a matter of spin.
Either way Godfrey's comment has a strange irony "..aside from safety..". People may like the fares and the OTP. And they'll try
VB for both reasons. But those will all be over-ridden by their concerns of safety. And let's face it - flight attendants hired for their looks inspire many feelings, but none of safety, particularly when the aircraft pa system is used for childish pranks.
Love 'em or hate 'em, QF inspires safety. Jet Star will appear to be the best of both worlds.