Here is another question or two for you to ask Mel.
Q1. How much did it cost the QF group to train A330 pilots for a 14 aircraft mainline fleet, then give four of those aircraft to a subsidiary for 18 months-2 years and not utilise their already trained pilots on those aircraft?
Q2. Why have they seen fit to employ outside pilots on these aircraft at further cost, whilst keeping the original pilots of those aircraft on reserve duties doing F*all? (but still getting paid of course.)