Yes it is, currently anyway. But that's not the point.

The point I was making is simple; with 3000 hours one's options are quite limited, but with 4000 hours suddenly one becomes fairly competitive at the National level.

All I'm saying is don't limit your choices to just two regionals. Take a look at Spirit, Virgin America, Frontier, jetBlue, Allegiant...

You have a lot more opportunities available to you with 4000 hours and a boatload of turbine PIC, even if it is part 91, than if you had 3000 hours.

You have just a good a chance making your entry into the 121 world starting at the National level rather than the Regional level.