Hi Taylor - I can't answer all of your questions, but I'll pass on what I've heard this week:
(1) There are currently 676 pilots listed on our seniority list. I'm pretty sure some of them haven't even started training.
(2) The number of Q400s (52) is correct. I heard that the company wants to park five of them next year.
(3) We currently have a handful of E175s flying. Based on our flight schedule, there are three out doing revenue flights today. I think we have five or six on the property at this time. Some may still be in the process of "acceptance testing". We're supposed to have 13 by the end of the year.
(4) The company is still having trouble filling Q400 classes.
In my opinion, the Q400 is a fun plane to fly. I'd probably enjoy the jet as well, but am not willing to commute to Seattle. I have not heard about any new bases.