Originally Posted by
prior121
First off, the superlative of stupid, is most stupid. Not stupidest.
So this is "The most stupid post you've ever read."
Secondly, your trying to tell me it would be cheaper for mainline to take flying back?
A mainline crew has less labor costs than a regional crew for the same aircraft? Righhhht.
I personally know of three college students who are in ground school here right now fresh out of Purdue.
I know of another two who are freshman in an aviation program.
Carry on.
Believe it or not flying is coming back to the mainline, both DAL and UAL. The last few years the UAX operation has accounted for a large number of customer complaints. DAL has already parked a bunch of RJ's and replaced them with 717's. UAL is increasing block hours on the 319/320, and 737 fleets to replace UAX flying. UAL management is actively pursuing an aircraft to bridge the gap between the E175's and the 319/737, and no we will not be giving them any relief on that.
To your second point, pilot costs are a very small percentage of the CASM. These next 5 years will be very interesting for the regionals because there simply are not enough chairs when the music stops. Mesa is a step ahead of many.