A321 was mentioned as an option. OK, you go the Boeing route.
Advantages continued.
8- 737NG operation. Poach poorly paid but critical staff from your competition who are attempting to start up-Pacific Blue. Hint, but don't put on paper, Long Haul transfers for pilots in the future.
QF recruited KD CRJ drivers which created crewing problems and added to that little mess. Makes good business sense to a ruthless CEO.
9- A totally seperate company, pilots included, adds espirit de corp. Like the family atmosphere Virgin Blue had before the gloss wore off. This, with the new company image, will bring a welcome change from some of the ingrained and cancerous bad attitudes you see on current QF sevices.