QF Longhaul pilots did VERY well out of the merger and the subsequent intergration deal. The 767 stayed a 100% LH aircraft, even though many were added to the fleet PURELY to cover the domestic network, and replace the shorthaul A300.
Suprise Suprise, a new type might actually allow the short haul guys (Many of whom took no part in the '89 dispute) to regain some lost ground, and out come the sky-gods bleating that there cosy existences are threatend, and of course bandying the "S" word.
Dear god, a QF Long Haul (Tug forelock) pilot junior to a shouthaul (PHTOI!!) guy! What is the world coming to!!