Sorry guys it takes a while for the penny to drop:
How is this for a conspiracy theory, pprune syle
MA and union are in bed, yes.
Union bought by QF to run AN into runway.
I can see it. QF knew one more wage increase good be the straw. Pay off for union - a cut of the casuals to start, then a cut in the saving of S/H doing Reg flying. All of the sudden I can see.... 5 cougars thanks!
Any better theories?