Originally Posted by
solinator
I believe that what the Q400 can save are the routes that pilot shortage/economics are about to take away. By making it economic to fly routes at risk, there is one solution, but pilot shortage is another issue.
Let's add another factor into the equation:
Recruiter: "Would you like to fly a Q400?"
Pilot candidate: "Do you have any jets?"
Recruiter "Well yes, but we're recruiting for the Q400"
Pilot candidate: "Bye".
SJS my friend. SJS. I'm sure recruiting for Piedmont is awesome...