The Coronavirus Panic is the best thing to happen to the 50 seat market. Mark my word. My inside sources tell me furloughed mainline pilots will be lining up at headquarters. begging for a job in a few weeks. In the interest of national security air service will remain in place but with much smaller capacity. 50-seaters will be supported by the feds as essential air service that allows for reasonable passenger health screenings while maintaining service. Your regional airline job will soon be the best thing that ever happened to your career.