ChristianJ,
It is indeed ironic that you bring the LoCo's into the spotlight on this thread in particular, which , all said & done is discussing shortfalls in pilot training/competence, timely maintenanance/replacement of poor components etc in relation to an Air France accident.
I think, given the passengers carried per year/flts operated, it would be unwise to start the usual anti Lo-Co rant, if one compares the safety record of (say) Air France vs Ryanair/Easy Jet.
I think my previous point is valid, nowadays you get no better, no worse, LoCo vs Legacy, & in terms of safety. . . . well, you tell me.