Originally Posted by SilentLurker

Most people want DFW 175&145... ORD most want E145.

So chances are great if you wany CRJ-700 in ORD.

Staffing is behind @ ORD on the E145 & CRJ-700 is what i'm told, so majority of Sept classes going to ORD.

I've hear that some will skip class dates in Sept to hold out for E175 DFW... what ever floats their boat man. Career suicide if you ask me. Just the way this industry works. 1 month is worth 30-40 people ahead of you in upgrades, maybe 50-60 per month due to recent announcement....

1 month as a Capt in Majors is worth $15K+ per month. Is passing up class dates for 1-2 months just to get the E145 worth 80-100 ahead of you in flows and mainline captain upgrade? Furlough POTENTIAL? Is the E175 worth $15K+ per month / $30K+ (two months pay) in future earning potential?

Seniority.

E175 looks nice, but get your seniority# LOCKED asap. Race to the top at this point. Or bottom if the economy /industry tanks, Seniority makes the difference.

Those who make poor choices will have to live with it for the rest of their careers in lost income potential, mainline upgrade, and long term QOL.