8 Jetstar crew transferred into Short Haul last year, under the terms of Career Progression under our EBA.
Career Progression, however, is sporadic at best. QF doesn't like it because it creates more permanent crew (you would have noticed a particular drive for the past few years within QF NOT to recruit anyone other than on a casual or contract basis - cheaper that way)
I like your suggestions friendly fokker. If only, my friend. Unfortunately, it would mean Qantas having to recognise their employees as valued assets. And we couldn't have that, could we?