Kingsnake!
I think you underestimate the situation. The management is fully awear of norwegian medias power and norwegian public view of this case. That has been proven countless times before. Taking that path would curtainly be the end of SAS. Norwegian would get several highly motivated employees. But believe me Kingsnake, I understand your frustration. It's a good pilot skill to be able to see several ways out...
Regards,
Empati