It's not about doing anyone "a favour". It's all about doing themselves a favour. These airline recruiters are not flying out of the woodwork to set up roadshows and interviews because they feel sorry for Monarch pilots. It's because they need rated pilots and they know they can get an ex-Monarch pilot through the whole recruitment and training program in double quick time because they know their ratings are all current, valid, and the pilots are immediately available .
It's just good, efficient business practice - ruthless if you like. Even O'Leary's bunch turned up in double quick time and we know his mob don't feel sorry for anyone. I've heard many didn't turn up at his Manchester open day but I'm sure he'll get some eventually.