Originally Posted by
Bzzt
Id be permanently junior because of my age, regionals not existing may be better for the next generation of pilots but it's too late for some who have already been in this regional quagmire.
How old are you? 55? 60? I'm assuming you've done your research on the retirements at AA/US, and if being permanently junior is a genuine concern of yours, you must be at least in your 50s.