I like the idea of no one picking up open time... But with different unions representing different carriers there isn't likely to be much solidarity. Further, I've seen way too many "gotta get mine" guys to think this will ever work. I applaud the thought though.

Any other ideas? There is the RAA which lobbies congress against us (pilots), and there is ALPA which doesn't give a poop about us regional guys IMHO. If were to truly be represented it should be by a different union... How can we create a united (no pun intended) regional pilot group?

Air Wis, PSA and Piedmont banded together as regionals of Airways to achieve (or at least attempt to achieve) better contracts. Each airline agreeing not to sell the other out. More of that would be nice.

But how to inform the general public? I like discussing this more than, "Your airline sucks and you are a scab!"