Originally Posted by
Baradium
At this point a large portion of mainline pilots either came from regionals or watched furloughs happen at mainline because of the scope allowing the RJs. Even the new guys coming from MIL backgrounds seem to be very aware of scope and what it can cause.
I don't think there are enough guys close to retirement who would also sell out the industry for a quick buck for scope to get through anymore.
And 1400 lbs might not seem like a lot, but it might as well be 100,000 lbs if it means the company has to put the planes at mainline if they really want them.
I definitely hope you're right. I have less faith in the pilot groups drawing a line over 1400lbs. I have no problems with flying the MRJ as a mainline pilot, but I hope I never see it on property here or any other regional.
I have something to gain (at least in the short term) by the MRJ coming to Trans States. We fly tired old 50 seats that have an expiration date coming sooner than later. However, this would NOT be good for the industry.