Agreed. Apart from anything else, this is a clever move.
Even though the AIPA action was very benign, it was not portrayed that way by Joyce. Joyce had intentionally equated any form of industrial action in the public's mind as potentially disrupting to their travel agendas.
Just applying to the Fed Court will now put that doubt back into peoples thoughts.... even if it is ultimately fruitless. But who knows how long that will take? Holiday bookings coming up? Better not take the risk.
Maybe you had better talk to your pilots, Alan?