Originally Posted by
Jack Bauer
Not to mention the fact the Majors call all the shots. At some point I expect the number of RJ's at the regionals to reduce significantly. Delta is already alluding to this based on $100/barrel oil. If you believe what some analysts are saying most "regional jets" (less than 100 seats) will be gone in the next ten years due to economics.
This of course depends on each individuals major carrier's scope clauses. If ALPA, SWAPA or APA caves on scope clause language and allows their respective regionals to fly 100 seaters (E-190 at Republic for UAL), regionals could find themselves growing again...
JMHO