On balance a good thing I would have thought.
The whole affair shows to me that the Qataris in general and AAB in particular are incapable of working in a democracy and their success relies on an autocratic management style and a servile, non-unionised workforce.
At least with the replacement shareholder there is a chance that there will be the possibility of social dialogue. Sink or swim, CV employees will have more input to their fate.
Standby for the rape and pillage of Oneworld next year, when QR becomes a full member next year.
Good luck guys, CV have survived worse moments than this before.