Contractually, this has already been determined to be a 76 seat airplane (rated 85,000 lbs but 88 seats max capacity) that triggers scope choke. It's good news not bad. It is an indication that the ALPA plan is working and they are planning on replacing 50 seaters with 76 seaters to the extent allowed. If you don't believe me call your ALPA rep who worked on this topic.
“76-Seat Aircraft” means aircraft configured with more than seventy (70) passenger seats but no more than seventy-six (76) passenger seats, and certificated in the United States for ninety (90) or fewer passenger seats and with a maximum United States certificated gross takeoff weight of 86,000 or fewer pounds.
