valid point. I see what you mean. When mainline pilot groups agree with management to relax the scope, let's say from a 70 seat scope clause to 76, how is it determined how many (76 seat) jets can fly for that carrier....does they mainline pilot group designate a number/percentage or once the scope has been raised, it's up to the regional to decide how many planes to allocate??
do you think with the 1500 TT & ATP rating coming into effect, that the regional wages & QOL will improve much or stay the same? If the wages were better than what they were, it wouldn't be so bad just making a career as a regional/contract pilot. Regardless of what you call it, it's outsourcing work...and it sounds like that's not a form of business that's gonna decrease anytime soon.