If you read above, GADRIVR, there are opinions from at least 1 former Aeropelican Training captain and a middle management type.
They have accurate information on how Brindabellican was murdered.
... might just add that the low-cost carrier model only works when you have a large body of customers used to travelling like sheep.
Treating staff like monkeys and customers like a captive audience will kill any goodwill you previously enjoyed.