Originally Posted by
MasterOfPuppets
I predict this outcome as well. Kirby has proven that he will take risks and flip the norm units head.
I honestly believe that a 70 seater can be flown profitably at mainline. I think Kirby will do a test run of a small fleet to see just what the CASM is and if the test run is successful all 70 seaters will be brought in house if it fails....well then we better make sure our scope section is strong.
This also solves the pilot shortage at the regionals now and in the foreseeable future, and the impending one at the legacies in the next five to ten years.