Hi Magplug, (responding to your post #156), Quite so. Here we have one of the two leading aircraft manufacturers, and one of the leading operators - in terms of high standards, supposedly.
A manufacturer with years of skill and experience of aircraft design and construction behind it. A very experienced operator who would have us believe they are the best and who is not a LoCo, so charges high prices for tickets.
They are both supposed to be setting an example of quality and safety, with no need to cut corners and de-skill its workforce. Absolutely shameful.