Gretchenfrage,
better get your facts straight before posting such nonsense.
Like studi said no LCAG Cpt is a direct entry from a regional arm.
While many FO`s originate from CLH most of them move on to mainline after 5 years at LCAG.
To become skipper on the MD11 currently requires around 12-13 years of LH-mainline seniority.
By the way,there is no better way to learn how to land a plane then flying regional with 3-5 legs average a day.Selection,training standards and operating procedures are also almost similar to the parent company.
Training might be a factor here,but the MD11 type rating counts as one of the thoughest within LH....