A single Scope change is often viewed as a concession by some Pilots and a gain by other Pilots.
I voted for C2012. I liked the fact that it greatly reduced DCI flying and increased mainline flying. I disliked more 76 seaters but not as much as I liked what I viewed as an improvement in Scope.
I posted a bunch on the Changes to Scope thread and realize that the majority on social media have views contrary to mine. I respect that view but I just don't feel that way.
I have seen what weak Scope can do. 1300 of us were furloughed when the Scope line was increased from 50 to 70 to 76 seats. It sucked. I now feel we have won the small jet Scope battle - holding the line at 76 seats for at least 3 contracts and getting the 100 seater at mainline.
Forward to C2012. We have been hiring like crazy since then and I anticipate if we allow more 76 seaters while simultaneously reducing overall DCI seats this trend will continue.
I'm not saying I will vote yes on a TA, but in my opinion more 76 seaters with no change in MTOW and holding the line at 76 seats is not an automatic No vote from me.
Lets not make more 76 seaters our Maginot line letting our guard down on much bigger threat of large jet JV and Codeshares.
Standing by for incoming.
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