Not likely. The turbo prop is making a comeback. You'll probably see some of those. It's hard to swallow because the results aren't pretty for a lot of people, but the 50 seat RJ is highly inefficient. The CASM is just too high to make revenue, and they truly are a dying breed. DAL is shedding them at a rapid rate. AMR's BK is basically a free pass to do the same.

Please understand, I don't wish job loss on anyone. But the reality of the airline industry is in order to survive, one must adapt. It's obvious that barring a massive change, oil is not coming down to a price that will make the 50 seater once again profitable. Continental parked all of ExpressJet's E-135 years ago, and I can't see AMR keeping either the E-135's or E-140's. BK is a golden opportunity to shed a dying, money losing aircraft.

Good luck to everyone effected by AMR's BK. It's not a fun situation for anyone.