I do however think any potential future loss of an aircraft resulting in death may be viewed slightly differently than with a legacy. There would be a totally incorrect perception among many in the public that they were cutting corners to save time or money.
I don't believe it will make the slightest bit of difference because with News cycles it will be old news in 72 hours.
News media as shown with any Airline incident are very careful whom they allow comment on their screens.
The reason being that IF they make allegations or suggestions of fault without any evidence that damages an Airline they may find themselves paying exemplary damages because they failed to have a duty of care in reporting the facts.
Anybody who thinks its just Ryanair who have a
PR team and Lawyers on standby should remember BA and Virgin's battles in the 90's.