travelator, you hit the nail on the head there... company doesnt care about the pilots, just needs the pilots to stay there any not too many to leave - keep feeding them the carrot.
the braz guys were promised the f100 positions if they stayed. The network pilots dont have a seniority list or any protection in their EBA. Got to feel for them them tho.
When its better to work for the competitor to get an upgrade within the company, rather than the company itself, its a sad day.