Mike,
the only difference now is that pilots are pissed they are not getting any O/T. Many were calling Crew Control to get extra trips or change for higher credit for the cash, 4-5 years ago it was the Bus , the last couple were the 777- all gone now. Fatiuge levels the same, thats not to say they will not get any worst with 17 more aircraft / 14% increase in seats and very little increase in pilots numbers. On the fatiuge issue, I have said this before, if you are not fit dont fly. There will be no one to help you if you bend an aircraft.
As far as the industry watching, dont think so and you should see the rules for some other carriers. Its those carries the EK uses to ensure they are just alittle bit better when it comes to FTL's for ULR's