Originally Posted by
krudawg
The 1500 Hour requirement is arbitrary and capricious. If the FAA wanted to increase safety of regional airline crews, they should have focused like a laser on those that commute in on a red-eye and then show up to work and fly their regular line. I've had several in my jumpseat when I flew Chicago and New York red-eyes. But, I will agree that the 1500hr rule will put upward pressure on pay for regionals and increase the supply of ex-military pilots flying regionals.
Any number is capricious.
The 1500 hr rule is the best thing to come along for many reasons in a long time. I only wish it was 1500 across the board. NO exceptions.