None of us have a crystal ball, but why are we assuming future disruptive technology will only impact one segment of the industry?
We may likely be replaced someday. However, it will have to be for a better mouse trap. In other words, the new robot will have to be safer, more reliable, and all around better than humans in-order to drive regulatory progress. Furthermore, the technology will have to be more efficient, and economical for the airlines to buy-in.
Why wouldn’t the general public and the passenger carries also want a safer, more efficient, and economical product?