7777,
There is a lot of truth in what you say,but I did say the system wasn't perfect. The best thing about the statistical method is that fatal air accidents quickly become a matter of public record. Even those not in the business have sufficient information to avoid airlines with higher than normal deaths.
The standard of airlines that are unsafe but with no fatal accident is mostly hidden and when it isn't, it is subject to perception. Those in the business, like you and me, have more information and avoid these airlines.
Last edited by autoflight; 22nd Dec 2012 at 05:18.