ZB,
You could not be more wrong - reality was the reverse. I find your ill-informed hatred of QF mainline pilots tiresome. Your tune never changes.
Gingerbread,
You seem to have your history screwed up. Nice story, but pity about the facts. (hint - EBA 8 came looonnnggg after the current management course of action was in place. It was rejected for vastly different reasons to what you allude).
The reality?
GD made noises about negotiating Jetstar flying after EBA 7 was finalised, but never had any intention of talking, despite AIPA's willingness and demonstrated flexibility with the AO contract. Once EBA 7 was passed, GD announced a done deal excluding Mainline pilots.
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