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No, they decided JQ would grow and replace Qantas, a high yield business with fantastic branding low debt load. Instead they directed all their energy to re-invent the wheel, deny career opportunities, duplicate cost centres throughout the business, two engineering systems, maintenance systems, ticketing systems, management structures, administrative functions and on and on..However 'creating competitive wage tension' spreading FEAR, UNCERTAINTY and DOUBT. Giving HR/IR a prominent role.

Very true, and the two things holding it all together for Jetstar is
1. The employees.
They all want to be involved and do their best to help Jetstar succeed.
2. Compliance by pilots and engineers.
Without this compliance, Jetstar would be in "deep doo-doo".
Both groups are highly trained and professional and understand the systems under which they work. Both operate with "in accordance with..." mindsets.

Neither groups were helped with the appointment of inept managers and executives, particularly Hrdlicka.

Given that both MAS's losses had nothing to do with engine reliability, that's not an argument. In fact, the 777 fleet has an excellent record.
As for double engine failures creating a bad reputation, well, no one seems to have drawn that conclusion with the most memorable event where someone taught one how to swim in New York...

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Originally Posted by On eyre (Post 10025471)

I know engine reliability has increased substantially over the years but as that story goes about "it was only one goat" Malaysia Airlines I believe have suffered by its two incidents over the last couple of years.
I think many passengers do prefer four engines out over the briny and the reputational impact of that double engine failure on a twin a long way out (which will happen one day) could be calamitous for an airline.
Call me irrational but give me four engines on overseas flights from Oz thank you very much.
Dragon man you are on to it - wish I was the boss.