Well I think you better buckle up then, I firmly believe that its really just getting started. The so called mainline carriers will be more and more involved in LONG haul / transcon / international flying and the so called regionals are going to do more and more of the mid length flying. It is what it is... and what is has become.....I think there will be some upward pressure on regional pay scales as the number of REALLY qualified pilots dwindles. Personally find it pretty amazing what the mins are at some of carriers now. But again, that is just a sign of the times.