Originally Posted by 7576FO

Did I read here that a EMB RJ Captain cannot afford to go to work for USAir?

I flew for a regional for 10 years. I heard that hogwash all the time. And we lived in a very low cost of living city.

The egos I used to hear from were nauseating.

Go look at the American MOU info on APC home page. And then tell me you cannot afford to come to work at AA/UsAir.

I expect the following:
Well I earn 200% premium as an RJ Captain and selling my vacation back I always earn more than a major co-pilot! Besides I'm a Captain, I dont' want to sling gear and have to commute from my garden spot in Timbuk2. Besides major airlines unions have outlived their relevance and my career choice of a regional was a great decision for me. I also have a big house payment and my leased Honda is $199. a month. So I just couldn't make it on 1st year pay.