I have no problem flying an "RJ" for a long time. The problem is that the "regional" companies pilot groups need to stand up to management and make the pay raises happen.

I really think we are going to see the legacy carriers get out of the domestic market and focus on international. Their unions have traditionally and probably will continue to focus on the upper 1/3 of seniority's interests. Give away scope, don't hire new pilots. I think in 15-20 years we will see the likes of XJT, SKW, and RAH flying their own colors with international aggreements on the legacy carriers. Similar to what we see with Star Alliance and the like. This is a good time for the "regional" pilot groups to stick together and see their company as more than a stepping stone. That's the only way we'll save this career.