Tough times are ahead for both main players in this ever increasing unsettled environment. Only time will tell what happens next but I had a good mate tell me he is worried for his QF737 slot on the classic, as it looks like the B717 are coming to replace some of their flying (CB & SYD base) and he hasnt any idea what may lay ahead for him. Thats one way for QF to improve their bottom line using contractors. Probably same thing that may occur at VA in the future with the likes of Tiger and Skywest now available to be moulded how they like.