So Continental's CEO, Jeff Smiseck (keep in mind they have been at a standstill for years, and all of the pilots hate him and think he is sleezy) has said he LIKES Delta's TA. So that would be a HUGE increase in pay for the pilots. That should tell you something right there. And the pilots are all laughing at him saying "HeII No!" . They think we are fools for giving up scope. Regardless of how many 50 seaters we have we should NEVER give up ONE MORE airplane over 50 seats! Talk to Continental/united pilots. Actually, talk to someone who was hired at United 10 years ago that is still furloughed, and ask what they think about giving up large regional jets. Why oh why would we not just negotiate to have them at DELTA MAINLINE?