Originally Posted by
eaglefly
321's are group II and as the 757/767's leave, more pilots will be taking pay cuts to the lower pay category. As far as scope, expect increased seating and gross weight to possibly reach the E-190, but certainly the higher gross E-175 new variants anticipated. Scope is a slippery slope and once you're there, it's difficult not to slide further.
I've mentioned before that 321s should pay as Group III since they are essentially slightly smaller 757s without the power. As for the scope, I agree. We've already demonstrated we can fly the E190 just fine at the mainline level. If they want to put 81-85 people on an E175, then bring them to the mainline and the Group I guys can fly them (oh, and let's make Group I pay more competitive too while we're at it).