Originally Posted by
point80
I agree with the scope issue. Thats why Mesa and Skywest will be running the show with the 550s. I fully expect UA to push 70+ seater to there limit of scope and the 550s to fill the difference. Its why I think RPA will still see a reduction in flying overall by UA but will get some back from their current covid state.
70-seaters are already at their limit. That limit will be even lower in the near future. The 550 is a good product, but has serious range issues. Lots of routes currently (pre-Covid) served by the 145 can’t be flown by the 550. I agree that United has major issues to sort out with its regionals, but your proposed “solutions” don’t really work given the two factors above. And it’s Alaska.