Originally Posted by
satchip
Not so fast my friend! People hate 50 seaters but the new 76 seaters, not so much. Especially the E-170. As Bar has shown us they have better numbers than many mainline fleet airplanes and have wifi and comfy seats.
The 1500 hr/ATP and the majors hiring like gangbusters is what's killing DCI, not C2012. Full disclosure, I voted no on C2012 for the RJ increase reason. I readily admit however, it's turned out quite positive. Just don't attribute the RJ demise to it.
Totally agreed on all points, satch.