Its all just industrial relations
knowing quite a few people in the industrial relations world, I have been fortunate to be privy to many a discussion on pay and conditions. If QF long haul pilots are happy with what they are getting and the company agrees, I can't see the problem. Whether they are deserving is irrelevant to me if all parties involved are happy with the status quo! If the company is getting ripped off (not sure they are in this case) then the company should negotiate new conditions. We ALL want better pay and conditions, why fall on your sword if you have too!!