I don't know what to advise you and which way to go with being on hold for Jetstar. It's a difficult situation either way and you just hope that when the time comes...you make the right one.
For those of us who are questioning pays and time frames, etc, there is a contact phone number on Altara's website. Give them a call and ask them directly. It takes out all the guess work and you can then make an informed decision rather than one that is only based on hearsay.