Originally Posted by Ultralight

SJS aside, the Q should be a last choice simply because from a maintenance standpoint its unreliable, and RAH does not offer cancelation pay.

Sad but true. And before someone comes on here and accuses me of rationalizing, I'm typed in the Q400 and think its a fine aircraft.

The best way to solve the dilemma is to not even apply to Republic in the first place. If the E170 makes a small bulge grow in your trousers, send SkyWest or Compass an email.