Originally Posted by
FlyingSlowly
OR they might just have to become the first legacy airline to fly 76-seat jets again --GASP-- on their own certificate. Bet there will be no shortage of pilots to fill the seats then...
Money and bona fide career progression speaks volumes.
[Furthermore, they could then figure out how to cram 84 seats on the same jets since they wouldn't have to worry about scope!]
One can hope. I agree that this would be the best possible scenario for everyone involved. I also firmly believe that the first Major that brings the small jets in house will be in a much better position from a staffing standpoint 5-10 years from now than the majors that do not.