Originally Posted by
TallFlyer
As much as you and I disagree at times, I think you're pretty close on the above, although you should be smart enough to know that who you're describing isn't a B-scale to anyone who isn't a keyboard warrior that doesn't know any better.
That said, you're still way too optimistic on how much they can crank up flow and still having functioning FFD carriers. Not every regional is stacked with lifers who think their God's gift to aviation.
Interesting that they would be bringing the regional jets onto the mainline certificate. To do this, it might be beneficial to send some pilots from mainline back to the regionals and put them into key roles in training and management to start working towards this. It would require a few months of certifications and taking all of the required training and operating manuals and customizing them for AA. Hmmm.....