Mr Seatback - oh dear you can't have your cake and eat it too!
Fact 1 - As far as I would understand Jetconnect would have to tender for the Jetstar contract, for which I imagine Jetstar Australia would also tender!
Fact 2 - Jetconnect would pick up the flying in leiu of the flying they they will lose as a result of JQ taking on the NZ flying - Jetconnect currently operate all NZ domestic services and a number of NZ/Aus routes that JQ will takeover.
Fact 3 - Jetconnect is very much like Jetstar, its young, dynamic and full of a great bunch of people who just like you are fighting to improve their conditions and proruct on a daily basis.
Fact 4 - When you work for the company that is taking a whole lot of flying away from QF SH and QFL then I wouldn't be complaining that someone may get some flying that has never even been yours.
I don't work for Jetconnect anymore, but they are a great bunch of people who, without this contract could well be left with their wings clipped!