Longjohn, aviation is global, with the amount of pilots that move between airlines..JQ and QF guys now leaving for CX, Japan, EK etc I don't think people view it as a big deal...
I never said the public are less savvy...merely pointing out the amount of spin and crap Jetstar have to put out to generate business.
Your last point is interesting...Jetstar Int have not proved themselves yet, they may not be successfull, albeit unless QF pump mega amounts of dough into them and lets face it..after the cost base is lowered far enough who says the yeild may not be there under a QF red tail brand?