Originally Posted by
RJ Pilot
Easy, by reducing frequency. The best thing happening right now is AA getting those Airbus killing the need of Regionals. Its even happening now in DFW.
The 319 is not replacing regionals per say. The airplane is replacing the MD80. The 319 will have 6 seats less than current MD80s.
All regionals will shrink as the mainlines bring more flying in house. This will happen over the next 2 years. This will mitigate the dry pool of applicants, the parking of smaller Rj and introduction of larger RJs as you mentioned reduction in frequency as the competition is reduced in many markers.