Originally Posted by CLT Guy

Per the contract, they have to. It was already negotiated and will increase once US Airways and American are operating under 1 certificate. This was part of the benefit of the contract that the pilots already signed. There used to be ~480 pilots, thus 4 pilots per month, 48 per year. By the time the two companies are operating under one certificate, the staffing level should be near 1200, thus ~140 pilots per year.

The "flow" will increase to 10% of the pilot population.

AA wants it as well. Right now, the quick upgrade is what is keeping the classes full. This flow will keep the machine working and the upgrades/movement to the majors steady. They need these staffed filled to keep the seats on the mainline airplanes full. The President of PSA was a former executive at US Airways that was previously in charge of ALL of the regionals flying for US Airways. Think about what means to AA and PSA.