Originally Posted by pete2800

Explain your reasoning. How is it "inaccurate?" Yes, contracted flights are shorter, and yes they have fewer seats. Do either of those two factors matter in any way with regards to the job of the flight crew? No. Quantity of quality pilot jobs is the only statistic that matters in reality, and since a flight (contract or mainline) usually requires the same flight crew staffing, the statistics posted are both relevant and important.

I'm a regional guy, and I'd love for regionals to collectively die. I will never celebrate a regional carrier gaining airframes whether it's my company or not.