Folks, lets not forget, QF and
VB are brands owned by their shareholders. Giving them 'personalities', as in one being more 'Australian' than the other, is to fall for the game that their respective directors want. Its just business and if a passenger feels 'loyalty' then thats an added bonus for the business.
Anything involving "free" flights for any victims means the media must be involved so as to ensure getting appropriate images on the relevant evening news - ie publicity and more begnign commentary. After all,its not their own coins that they ask the crew to collect after each flight.
Remember, those directors report to shareholders who want the right return for their investment dollar or the directors get the sack. In turn those investing fund managers must ensure appropriate dividends to their unit holders and super funds.
Maximise revenue, minimise costs, keep the shareholders happy and screw everybody else. Read or see "The Corporation" to understand the psychopathological similarites.
Must take more happy pills.
Pug