Short-termism?
STW, frankly I hope you're right, as I actually love being here and would gladly continue working for the inspiring, profitable and growing airline I joined until retirement.
My uneasy impression and that of many others, however, is that we have lost our vision at some point, and are reducing quality, whether it be our choice of airframes, far fewer First Class seats available, no salt and pepper shakers (and pretty average meal choices) in Business, or ten seats abroad in Economy on the 777. Not encouraging for an airline whose vision was to be the "world's most admired"?
This while other major carriers (not just the ME3) but also LH, and perhaps even BA seem to be trending in the opposite direction, and the local unhedged or less-hedged competition is making record profits. I'm no beancounter and in no position to judge profitability, but as an employee I am uninspired by our course. Time will tell, and I really, really hope I'm wrong.
MD out