Comment by zild3d

> they build and sell massively complex machines that have to work safely and reliably 100% of the time

Bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, dams, submarines, elevators, (some) medicine/medical equipment, ...

> Professional class people have gotten used to cheap/affordable jet travel anywhere, anytime, that is safe all the time - but I don't think many have internalized how difficult this is to do and maintain.

The price of an airplane should increase if needed to keep up with growing demand, not the quality decrease.