A couple of points
Fuji
What makes you think it was either the discussion on this forum or even a crew member that allowed the journalist to have the complete text?
Loiter 1
I don't think how a pilot looks makes a jot of difference to whether they buy CX, SQ or any other airline ticket for that matter. It might in the smallest of minorities but other than that, for the vast majority of the travelling public, it would be determined by what deal their travel agent could get them. Having said that, I still think we should be as well presented as the uniform will allow.
Off to hug a tree...
STP