J* have the inside running on this one and the pilots are not over a barrel this time, as they were when J* was created. They have the power in this process and should be able to demand greater remuneration. QF does not have a ready supply of trained pilots up its sleave to threaten J* with. QF mainline are still short of pilots and are recruiting heavily still and will do for the forseable future. J* are absorbing new aircraft all the time with the need for more crews. It just remains to be seen if they use their bargaining power wisely.