It appears to me that Inc. has tried a lot to make it work. I know the ASA/Xjet pilots don't see it that way and think Inc. must be lying.

If I was an ASA/Xjet pilot and I was living in base with a good QOL, I would have a hard time making a change until I was forced to, unless I was going to a major.

If I lived in base and my job was moving to NYC, I would make a switch now to a different regional and try to maintain QOL - knowing there are quick upgrades in nearly every other viable regional.

I find it pathetic to work for an airline that you despise. Yet, so many pilots do.