Originally Posted by
Redbird611
Horrible idea. Not one more pound. Once the more capable aircraft is operating at a sub-contractor it'll be far too easy for them to seek expanded quantity in a future downturn. If the heavier airplane is needed by network to fill a market niche it can be operated by mainline pilots. The regional hunger-games must end.
I didn’t see weight increases as a more capable aircraft just a more efficient one “geared engines”. You major guys hold the cards saying not one more pound is not the answer . How about payscales that compete with top regional pay. Make it pointless for regionals to exist??