I mean, it is pretty fascinating. We could be witnessing the collapse of the existing regional industry, and the rebirth of something completely different. Or, maybe not. One of those things where no one's crystal ball is better than the next.

Not to mention, a lot of people out there have their careers and livelihood wrapped up in the regionals in one way or another. Pilots, along with ground crew, FAs, management, etc.

The thought of watching an industry undergo a large change in such a short period of time is an interesting opportunity. I knew folks in the defense industry when the Berlin Wall fell and the Cold War "ended" in the early 90s. The subsequent consolidation of defense companies had effects that reverberate today. Knew others who were climbing the ladder in the music business in the early 2000s when online streaming took hold and upended the entire business model.

The average Joe or Jane air traveler probably doesn't know (or care), beyond wondering why the "little jets" seem to appear less and less at their local airport. For anyone in the industry, I think it's fascinating to watch it all unfold, and speculate where it will all go.