Originally Posted by texaspilot76

CAL EWR, maybe you can answer this:

Why wasn't it negotiated for mainline pilots to fly the 76 seat aircraft instead of releasing scope? If they wanted RJ's, fine, but let mainline pilots fly them.

At least at my regional, they are crapping their pants about the 1500 hour rule and how they will not have qualified applicants. The regionals will have a huge staffing shortage soon. If RJ's were at a major, then they would easily be able to staff them.