Surfside6 & Cartexchange, you guys are missing my important point, the vital part of my concern is OVERSEAS based crew taking over the routes, not AUSTRALIAN based crew. Personally I have no issues over losing DPS to JQI, we all know it's the company's decision; it's neither yours nor any other crew’s call. As long as the route shifting is beneficial and is kept in Australia, I'm happy to fly wherever they want me to. But seeing overseas-based crew operating on our soil, it's a scary stuff.
Back to the old story again, we have no intentions of taking anyone's job away, it's all part of the management's game. And just remember, QF LH lost KIX/NGO way long before AO even started, need me say more.
JetstarFA, couldn't have put the words better myself. I can’t speak on other group’s behalf, but you are always welcome on AO operated QF flight, we are all part of QF, you shouldn't have to feel intimidated. Welcome aboard.