The 777 training coordinator said management is looking at getting rid of the grade 3 punishment policy for fleet transfers. It makes alot of sense to do so and takes the pressure of the TRE to not give a 3 when it is earned.
As far as upgrading the only quick fix/miracle is if QR decided to get EMB190 or or started the low cost as quoted by the CEO in Airliner magazine. Qr would need Capt asap and im sure many of the upgrade policys would be revisited.