I have to agree and think that this is a good offer to start negotiations, but lets see!
I think it's trip pay that really needs to be looked at, as this is what makes up crews salary, just ask anyone who works for another airline about the flight pay and you will see what I mean, they will either be on flight pay or a much higher sector pay!
As for the crew member remaining, I don't think that this will happen, I wouldn't be surprised if they just reduce the crew complement on the A346 anyway! Sorry if I sound negative, but at the end of the day they'll do what they want anyway!