Originally Posted by
domino
incorrect. When UA made the new aircraft order a years ago, it was always stated they would be growth aircraft specifically including taking back their “regional type” flying. Customers hate the smalljets. Probably why UA has been on a hiring spree. Wouldn’t want to a lifer her at OO in a few years, especially at the west coast bases.
By “years ago” are you referring to the order for new MAX jets around June/July of 2021? They spoke out publicly they were taking back “regional type” flying because they realized half the regional pilots would be gone in 1-2 years due to the Covid retirements and future growth, not just at United. That was the same time Kirby was talking about a mass pilot shortage. United isn’t the only airline on a “hiring spree”.
As always your posts are all over the place providing zero evidence to back up your statements.