The ERJ contract with United is only through the end of 2018 at the current time, just extended from the end of 2017, allegedly going to be extended to 2019.

All regionals at this point have questionable futures based on current staffing. Anyone who claims to have the crystal ball on who will be around, and what the best choice is long term is full of it. Choose your regional based on QOL, and if this means not commuting that should be a huge factor in your choice. If you want to be in IAH, SkyWest shouldn't even be on your radar. XJT and Mesa should be.