Originally Posted by
rickair7777
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/...152578.article
Article indicates that the political motive is loss of service to smaller airports.
ALPA opposes.
RAA (regionals) in favor.
NACA (ACMI/third tier) in favor.
Doesn't say what A4A thinks, but I think they opposed it last time.
Trap the previously underpaid, now overpaid, and soon to be underpaid interns. EAS exists for a reason people. If the Walmart closes in your small town, then move. The regional system isn’t sustainable and this 2 year fix won’t have lasting impacts. It’ll just harm labor and make us continue to regret not investing in high speed rails that could pick up a family of 4 in a town of less than 1000.