I agree, but this won't happen in the near term. More likely the pay and benefits will have to go up significantly, but not as much as you think. This is the first time in the history of the regionals that its tough finding qualified pilots. Regional management is dim witted and not visionary for the most part and don't realize this yet. That's why their regional managers. Mainline CEO's aren't much better, but they should get the message first.