corrigin thanks of the reply. He was a character of the old school who was one of those who built the reputation of CX as a can do will do airline. More in the military tradition of target oriented than task oriented. His style permeated CX until the insurers and IOSA and accountants and management by control took over. I was privileged to have been in CX before the cancer of power and control took over.
As an example of the difference between CX and another airline with staff travel, I have just booked as a retiree on a flight with SK. I have already received the boarding card by email, as there are around 20 seats (14%) open on the flight. Can you imagine CX doing this in your lifetime?
Stay safe out there. Look both ways before crossing the road.