Retirees
You're kidding, right? Put it this way- an A330 Captain was just awarded an A380 F/O slot. Reason? He's 65.
LWOP- Never say never but I really doubt it. Why would EK help QF with their pilot surplus? EK is looking, but obviously not desperate for applicants. If QF is going to make guys redundant (likely) why wouldn't EK just let them do it and then swoop in and scoop up the new job seekers?