I often read these threads with amusement. Are we really all that surprised at what these interviews end up like? Don't 4get the likes of Kochi couldn't care less what happens he'll still get paid & have more followers if he sensationalizes any interviews towards QF/Jetstar (as has been said sponsors) & that makes money for his employer. TV reporters have a lot of clout these days as Jo Public haven't got a clue what really goes on out there in the real world of aviation or any business for that matter so they ( the public) believe what the box says. The public in general still believe pilots/engineers are overpaid, that mindset will never change so coupling that with big Co's such as QF with management who has no idea we have an un-win-able situation only made worse by the likes of Kochi .
Obviously QF is a publicly listed Co. The main task of those at the top is to get a good return for it's share holders at any cost whilst lining their own deep pockets obviously, the latter we are seeing more & more these days sadly.
In a nut shell TV presenters/reporters are just tools used/manipulated by big business & for Govt spin.
Wmk2