What I kind of forgot to mention is actually that my primary reason for joining WA (and not the competition) is that they actively put you forward to one of their connected airlines. They don't take to many students and they have a stringent selection process in advance which secures success for (almost) 100%. So far, every student got a position soon after graduating. The competition might have a more extensive network, but they are not actively putting you forward to any of their connected airlines. They would help you as long as needed, but I liked the way WA operates much more. If you succeed with their selection process you're sure of success later on!