Thought you guys may find this interesting/scary. I would hope that mainline ALPA holds scope where it is right now...many say its gotten out of control just getting to 76 six seats. Im sure J.O. is probably sharing the same thoughts as this guy... Taken from http://www.atwonline.com/news/other....=5%2F28%2F2007

Republic Airways President and CEO Bryan Bedford said the regional is "definitely looking" at larger jets, specifically E-190s and CRJ1000s, if it can find interested customers. "I think there is an opportunity out there. We are looking out at least two years for where the opportunity will be," he said at last week's Regional Airline Assn. conference in Memphis. But he pointed out that it is difficult to assess the prospects for larger aircraft because it is unclear if existing scope clauses will allow the operation of aircraft beyond the 70-seat range. "I think everybody is looking at the 190 and the CRJ1000. The question is, who will fly them?"