As an observer from the opposition I would suggest you look into the soon to be completed deal for QF long haul.
The company wanted/threatened, no back pay, no First Class etc etc.
They grounded the company and it went to FWA
Guess what, they gained a few small efficiencies and life goes on for us with soon to be collected back pay, 3% per year, still pax P etc etc.
JB wants to compete, he may as well pay the price.