Originally Posted by
Short Bus Drive
Yes, we are stupid, you are right...
RJ's are planes that are to be flown "regional", but they (companies) make them bigger, and more efficient, and pay less...
Again, back to the thread
I have to say that Eric is right. I guess SWA is a regional airline. Cause that is their route structure, mostly short hops.
I once heard that a person interviewing at Jet Blue was asked, "why work for us and fly the 190?" The interviewee said, "I would not mind flying the ERJ 190. It would be fun." The interviewer then said, "We do not consider the 190 to be a regional jet, thanks for coming."
Also, Air Canada flies the 190 from Toronto to Ft. Lauderdale. Hardly a regional. And don't give me this crap about X-jet flies to Canada from Houston, cause a 145 does not need to be making those trips. Just cause someone does it does mean they should. Comfort sucks for trips longer than 2 hours. The 170 and 190 are very comfy.