It is unfair and bloody stupid.
The regionals have some very talented pilots amongst their ranks but QF doesn't give a rats arse.
Now Virgin are smarter than that as they actively source pilots from the regionals.
Its no wonder Virgin are rapidly eroding QF's market share.
Their recruitment policy is but one indication of how enlightened their management really are.
They poach QF regional guys and gain a wealth of experience while QF spends more money training their replacements.
Hello QF! Anybody in there? Not firing on all cylinders are we?