Originally Posted by
globalexpress
This doesn't surprise me at all. Probably just a matter of time before there is a compromise reached on the 1500/1250/1000/750 rule, especially if the hiring pinch the regionals are feeling now becomes more acute as time goes on.
The FAA cannot change the minimums as it isn't a regulation it is a law. Its called the Aviation Saftey Enhancement Act. FAA cannot change a law. Congress must vote to repeal the law to change the rules.