The general public don't really differentiate.
They see JQ as QF.
The general perception is Qantas own JQ. So via expectation they believe operationally its the same standard as mainline.
Sadly they are now right, Qantas is fast sinking to the lowest common denominator.
Makes me so sad to see a once great Industry that I spent my whole working Life in sink to such low levels.
Luckily we just went to 4-0 so that cheers me up................