Frankly, if you’re not even aware of Compass’ current situation & CPZ is numero uno on your list, it sounds as though you’ve put absolutely no effort into identifying which regional is right for you given your personal goals & priorities. Please don’t blame anyone but yourself if you end up miserable at whatever regional you ultimately join. Are you REALLY going to pick an airline based solely on where those who respond to this post tell you to go?? There is a wealth of experience & knowledge on APC to guide you, but you have to roll up your sleeves and ask detailed, intelligent questions in order to leverage the wisdom of others, not simply ask which regionals are “better” and you should know this if your dad flew for UA. Forgive me if I sound harsh, but my intent is to be brutally honest with you for your own benefit; get after it figuring out what really matters to you and - based on that - determine which regional is the best fit for you. I wish you the best and I hope it all works out well for you!