Originally Posted by LordRatner

Honest question, is this really what people want for their kids? To do the same thing we did?

The world changes. We are very, very lucky for that. Elevator operators, buggy whip makers, film developers, navigators, whaling boat captains, rotary phone repairmen, the list goes on and on. There's a difference between making sure the people trained and employed in a certain profession are taken care of, and tilting at windmills to preserve a job that won't be around forever for people who haven't graduated highschool yet.

I won't be pushing my kids to be pilots. If they want to, great. But I fully expect planes to be single pilot in 30 years, on their way towards being fully autonomous. As it should be. Fares will be cheaper, fewer cancellations, and more diverse routes. What I expect is for the unions and companies to ensure a smooth and secure transition for those of us who are committed to the industry when that change occurs.