I don't understand how this should damage the reputation of TCX. Surely they were the innocent party and only Condor look bad?
Mr. Owl, I believe I understand your point that the TCX pilot was indeed just a victim of circumstance and mistaken identify. I have seen no fingers pointed (nor uplifted in an unflattering way) at that gentlemen in this thread.
However, the point has also been made that both Condor and TCX are part of the same parent organisation. Hence no matter what they do it might seem to some to all look a bit flummoxed. As Maude Charlee states, though, Joe Public may not really give a rat's arse if he can still get a cheap seat...
FWIW, the actions of one rogue pilot or two do not to me make a bad airline, but if it seems a general trend perhaps management needs to rethink some things... And to those who think these types of things should or even could remain undercover, dream on!