'If they operate to the minimum regs then they are safe'
No, that is a total non sequitur. An airline can cross every T and dot every i with regard to regulation compliance but that does not make them 'safe'.
If that airline is experiencing incidents and accidents that are never reported either through their own safety system (if it exists) or its regulator because of the crews' fear of repercussions from management for doing so, then that is not a 'safe' operator.
There have been no Ryanair smoking-holes-in-the ground so far but just think how much lessened that possibility would be if the airline adopted a less confrontational and aggressive management style. Regrettably, until such time as that appalling human being that heads the company disappears, there is little chance of that happening.
Last edited by MaxReheat; 17th Aug 2013 at 11:08.