Regionals should not be quick stepping stones to the majors. Stepping stones, yes...but not quick ones! There are too many guys that have been kicked around this industry that have, for whatever reason, ended up back at the regionals or never left in the first place. Don't be one of those with "shiny jet syndrome" that is willing to work for a place that is under-cutting our fellow pilots just so he/she can go work at Airtran. If you are wanting to work for the majors, stay away from companies that are flying around 90 seat jets for 35 seat pay. If you don't see the harm in it, take a walk through the C and D terminals in CLT and see how many 900's have replaced 737's. The US Airways pilots that have been replaced are really friendly there! If we're not careful, in another 5 years some of these airlines will be flying around in A319's and 737's with "Express" and "Connection" on the side of them! Thanks for becoming informed and doing it the right way. It will benefit us all in the end!