Originally Posted by
Xray678
Normally, I would be against any scope concession. Right now though I don't think it's as big a deal. The regionals are short pilots. Instead of three 50 seaters, it takes fewer pilots to fly two 76 seaters. Even with a change like this I don't see us losing flying at the mainline.
I am more concerned with scope on the top end.
I will add if we don't do something to help the regionals cover their flying, there will be pressure on the FAA to raise the retirement age again. I sure as hell don't want that.
There is a very simple solution to the pilot shortage at the regionals. The side benefit is, by raising the pay at the bottom, we all benefit. Maybe enough to see those jets and those jobs here.