Jetstar drivers flying the same metal at half the cost? Cite an example of that, it's well known that A330 jetstar crew are earning more than mainline QF at the moment (albeit they are flying about 20% more hours) but it is nowhere near half the amount. But apart from that I agree the QF mainline pilot contract is a sitting duck and will in all probability not exist in several years. Any new aircraft will be offered with a new contract and a take it or leave it for the long haulers. If the 787,s go to mainline in all probability based in SIN on a stick hours contract very similar to jetstar or short haul.