Exactly!
Maybe had they suffered a prop failure of some sort, fues punctured, rapid decompression and forced to land for whatever reason on a farm strip at night dodging kangaroo's.............. then we should see MID AIR SCARE as the headline.
I think the media need to use a "Check the Captains jocks" test. If he needs new ones, something worth reporting with a little alarming tone, otherwise.......its a day in their office! Move on!
Public perception is what matters in a lot of things, especially air travel, even though its so safe, the industry does not need this garbage.
I note no replies to my email from yesterday, they may get another copy every 24 hours until I get a sensible reply!
Anyone else take the time to drop them a line? Anyone from Rex?