Originally Posted by
Ftrooppilot
Still believe the names "Compass and Mesaba" will go away the day that NWA emerges from bankruptcy. There will be a new name "regional" with three types of aircraft (SAAB, ERJ, CRJ) and two pilot groups.
Not likely. It's not really a XJ vs. Compass thing... it's an Embrear vs. Bombardier thing. Embraer have better Px comfort, CRJ's are cheaper per seat mile. The question is, will today's Px's accept the CR9's and their slightly cheaper tickets or demand the comfort of the Embraers (which is better than some of the mainline aircraft).