We already have CRJ900 (76 seater) rates. They are IMHO on the low side, even with our mainline benefits and work rules. We also have very low E190 rates, but I think JB E190 rates as the floor, plus reasonable premiums to account for our massive per pilot revenue premium is a very constructive way to engage the company on this issue. As for the 70/76 seaters, it would be a step below the E190 rates but in no way less than our current CBA rates.

Yeah I know, the company could shift the entire fleet to mainline RJ's to lower pilot pay because we don't have LBP. I just don't see that happening. They don't make multi billion dollar decisions just because of the differences in our pay tables between aircraft types. Besides, what would be the better chance we would get 76 seaters on property: current rates, or at palatable LBP 747 rates?