lospilotos
I agree with you. Previously there were some variances in allowances and contracts such as business lounge access but those differences have mostly disappeared.
AMS is the same hotel (with lounge access) and NBO is also same hotel as mainline. SIN, SYD and FRA? All the same from my own experience unless they've changed recently. Personally, I kinda like the freighter ops to be honest. Shut down, get off the plane, into a car or mini van and you're off. No hanging around for crew or dealing with missing pax and bags and no medlink issues or 70 wheelchair passengers on US flights! I'd also imagine that there'll be far less night turns on the freighter given it's type of flying.
So, apart from a possible increase in roster disruption, what's not to like!
Harry