Contintental, you don't have to explain anything at all - particularly to those of us who live in the region.
But, again I ask, if safety isn't compromised, what is wrong with flying? Yes, the cyclone was to the NNW .. tracking W .. where abouts did the flight(s) go? Directly into the cyclone affected area or to the E, N/E, NNE ..
You have aimed a criticism not so much at the company, but at the ability of the PIC to make a decision that may cost the ultimate price .. but you also haven't stated all of the facts that you are obviously aware of .. unlike the rest of us who have read your post, slamming an operator that may have been flying emergency relief workers to one of the communities suffering cyclone damage.