Originally Posted by SkyWest

Now that I've introduced myself to the moderators...

All kidding aside. There really are many great companies to work for out here and some, ...well not so much. I guess it all depends on how you feel about it. (love the little faces)

Here's my question to all of you: Some of our companies are big enough that we aren't really operating as regional carriers. We are operating as national carriers flying regional equipment. Will this stand as the domestic model of the future? ... Or, will we actually see a reduction in RJ flying? I've heard a-lot of talk about both scenarios but I'm starting to wonder. I get a little concerned when we stuff everyone in the back of a 50 and fly from Houston to Ft. Myers and back on a hot day. It kind of suggests that this is where the future of the industry is headed. Our company (for example) keeps plugging away with the CRJ-200 and they don't seem to be letting up. We do fly the -700 (66 and 65 pax for Delta and United and 5 copies of a 70 pax for AAG.) and -900 (76 pax for Delta) but the "50" seems to be far-and-away the weapon of choice. I just can't understand why this is. The CR7 and 9 are far more efficient than the -200. It's not scope, at least not that I can see. Can the system really handle an ever increasing volume of 50 seat RJs flying around on these national routes? It seemed like the original intent was to focus our jets on smaller communities. Why does it appear more desirable to our mainlines to operate 3 fifty seat RJs instead of a 2-class 177 seat 737NG into a place like Burbank? These flights are ALWAYS full. Don't get me wrong, I love having the work, but there's got to be a better way to keep us all employed.