And another thing!
Stop knocking Qantas and trying to topple them from their 'perch' (if that's what it is).
Yes they've been arrogant with J* etc and yes they sometimes live in a dreamland but they should be viewed as the MINIMUM; the datum from which all conditions in Australia should be based. Idealistically at least.
Dynasty: your Westjet info is only part of the story, have a look at the share options they got and those guys are laughing. I know a few of them and well done to those guys. Comparing them to QF is thus apples and oranges.
So trying to erode QF pilots conditions may feel good (as some sort of revenge or whatever it is that motivates those wanting to bring these guys down a peg or two) but it does nothing for the professional pilot group as a whole. Just like the jealous QF pilot who went to the ATO complaining about the tax breaks Aussie-based CX pilots got - thanks to him we now have 23AG or whatever it's called. Made him feel good possibly but did nothing to benefit the global pilot community.
Pilots worst enemies dont appear to be the Dixons of this world. It's other pilots.
Time for your AIPA and AFAP to get together again and start to get some long overdue unity amongst pilots in Australia.
PS: Disclaimer: Al E. Vator does not work for and refuses to fly courtesy of Qantas! He/she does own shares in Qantas that were purchased at $4.50 which shows he/she should stick to flying!