UR2,
The crew at AO all have their jobs. AO is now a wet leasing company for QF operating all QF Intl flights out of Cairns... pretty much doing the exact same thing just everyone is now wearing a QF uniform (tech and cabin crew) with a few changes to their network (i.e. NRT, SYD and BNE overnights, but no more HKG etc)
I believe some of the pilots are trying to get back to Sydney or Melbourne bases. And have also heard that a small number of cabin crew wishing to get back to colder climates have bid to go to Bogan* International
Looking forward to my next flight on AO!!!
Hopefully soon!