Think of the airline industry as a complete entity, then think of EJ as a smaller entity.
Why focus on EZY? All other airlines operating this type of equipment are doing exactly the same! Actually operators like jet2 are doing a damn sight more to lower T's & C's! So your argument that I should think of EZY as an entity does not hold much substance. But I can think of EZY as an entity if you wish, but then I would have to think of Thomas Cook, BMI, Thompson, RYR, Monarch, Jet2 as entities as well.
Its a sad fact that this is the way airlines operate now. No consolation to those with a few thousand hours experience who are waiting to move up the ladder.
I had expected the demographic balance at EZY to be addressed by DEP's but they dont seem to think this is necessary.