They’ll have no problem finding pilots. Despite the recent respite, regional flying will continue to contract. And all these startups need to do is offer starting pay that is competitive with regional CA pay and they’ll staff with no issues. Plus it seems like pilots are always willing to jump at the thought of being super senior on a seniority list.

I welcome it. The more drain on the regional pilot supply there is out there the more likely it will be that we’ll see an accelerated end to regional flying as we know it today.