Originally Posted by Wheel Landing

Maybe I'm naive but...

I can't believe what I'm reading! How eroded has this industry become because of statements just like that?

The worst part is that there may be people from this thread on the radio broadcasting snide remarks about all the RJs you see lined up for takeoff ahead of you.

You want to talk strategy? Try this: Don't give up one more aircraft or seat in scope. Convince your company that they should right size the aircraft to the market. An E-190 sized aircraft makes good sense in certain markets. Flown by pilots at your airline, aircraft like that will help return this industry to stronger proffitts. If a 76 seater is truely needed in certain markets then it should be a good fit to put a 175 where needed as it is a common type with the 190 and shares 90 percent common parts with the 190. It appears to be working well for Air Canada. Then, begin the process of removing the 50 seat jet. It never really made sense and it certainly doesn't now with fuel costing as much as it does. Explore the possibilities of larger turboprops.

Last and most importantly, please don't consider the idea of giving up additional scope an option.

I'm looking forward to hearing your constructive ideas on how to increase proffittability and raise top end wages to what they should be.