No, I don't think the 70/90 seat pay discussion has gone on long enough. More and more "large small jets" replace narrowbodies at a fraction of mainline pay. Considering that and how Pinnacle, ASA, Mesa and RAH are all in contract negotiations, I'd say the conversation is just getting started.
Folks need to start fighting NOW for higher pay rates, ESPECIALLY as FOs and ESPECIALLY in the first year, because at this rate we're all going to be flying Bombardier or Embraer crap far longer than we ever envisioned.
70-90 seat jets at contract regional carriers might provide a short-term boost via a fast upgrade, but they absolutely are the downfall of long-term career expectations for 99% of us at the regional level.
Originally Posted by ExperimentalAB
This post is for anybody like myself that's been close to leaving this forum over reading the same old arguments and finger-pointing.
Your posting here shows you don't seem to take criticism of your position well, even when it is objective, non-flame and well-researched.
If you're thinking of quitting APC because you're tired of "the same old arguments", I would tell you to grow a thicker skin because you're gonna be hearing "the same old arguments" about pay, workrules, unions and QOL the rest of your 121 career.
I'm for you much more than I'm against you brother....but good luck whatever you decide.
Frats,
BU