Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
Every E190 aircraft was announced to be being parked/retired in the next few years. It's a dead man walking already. For many reasons, the A220/A320 argument for being considered separate categories doesn't hold any water.
As long as they have differing types they are by definition a separate category, unlike 319/320/321. A220 and A321 pilots are NOT interchangeable. The small difference in payscale between the two certainly mitigates the effect that will have on overall seniority but for everyday practical purposes (scheduling seniority and basing) having multiple types does have an effect. Even things as trivial as ETOPS/nonETOPS have their effects. It isn’t just payscale that affects QOL, particularly if you desire to live near a certain base.