Originally Posted by
msprj2
The MRJ or E175 or CRJ is/will not replace the 717/CS100. Its the
other way around. Stop taking credit. All you did was say no to bigger than current RJ's. The day you stop regional feed is the day
Southwest takes you behind the woodshed.
Had we allowed the newer versions of those aircraft the company would have gone that route rather than purchase a 100 seater. In fact UAL is trying to convince their pilots to allow more capable regional jets and canceled their small jet program at the mainline.