GDAJB
A mature and measured reply to some rather disappointing and selfish comments from other readers. Your articulate reflection of a once great Company and a bygone era is extremely accurate, as is the mention of pay & conditions 15-20 years ago. Thankfully, as you say, the culture of such a legacy remains in those still working there. It is the people, ultimately, that makes the airline what it is...or isn't!
One of the best and somewhat poignant posts I've read in a very long time. Thank you.