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.
True, my use of the "b-scale" word was for effect. In reality it would be a pay and work rules increase for the regional guys..... and worse work rules and pay than current APA book. Not exactly a B-scale... but pretty close. just bump all the categories up one level creating a new Class 1 aircraft group which would be the RJ's. You'd still need a carve out for work rules on the RJ's, but not as large as some would think. Heck, with all the triple time pay going out the door now, they'd actually save money just merging and getting rid of the triple pay.