Clearly you miss my point. Saabs and B1900s cannot compete with jets over about 300nm (the Q400 maybe 400nm). And jets cannot compete on short hauls.

Actually what I was saying is that RJs directly impinge on mainline flying. If you don't agree, go to travelocity.com or another travel website and look for flights in the 500-1000nm range. I think you will find many where RJs directly replace larger, mainline flights.

If the <100 pax jets were eliminated (or converted to mainline), then regionals would no longer compete against the mainline. The wonderful contract XJ has (for example) would be superseeded by CO's contract. As a whole, pay for those flying a medium range route would increase. And the short haul, TP rates might increase as well.

Keep in mind I don't have SJS. I just want a livable wage.