I know 3 regional pilots interviewed at delta with less than 2600. Not one of them had generational family at Delta and not one of them had PIC time. All three were solid people and well rounded individuals - especially one of them.
2 were hired (who happened to be married). 1 slipped during the interview. I think they all were 27 or 28.
There is always someone younger hired than the lady 24 yr old people are complaining about. They just happen to NOT end up on one of these forums.
Is it unfair - possibly. Does it matter to you - no. Why, bc your name and number didn't call so keep trying. There are thousands of regional pilots with thousands of 121 hours who do the EXACT same flying as most mainline counterparts and these regional pilots make far less than mainline/military.
Many of them will not get the call until later.
If you haven't gone to a job fair - stop posting. If you have flown on a commercial flight and didn't bother any pilots you past OR the flight crew that operated your flight - stop complaining. Those were/are missed opportunities to make connections and network.