Hi,
I can just agree as well: of course a visual is fine, because
- you can save fuel
- save time
- be stabilized as well on a visual
(as other guys mentioned, what are you doing if there is no instrument proc. available, diverting?????????)
But it is true, some airline pilots and as well some airlines don`t like visual procedures. I think this is not a good way to keep flying skills high(just on the sim is not enough!) - maybe the day will come where you will need as well this skills!
- AND FINALLY - a visual is great fun. And that`s why(at least me) we are doing this job.