Well said by [MENTION=103365]AerChungus[/MENTION] AerChungus

I would wager regionals will not only revert pay to pre-COVID rates but contracts will become the norm.
The growing pool of 1500-2000+ hour applicants is being underestimated and the desire to take the first FO spot, even with a contract or lower pay, is going to be irresistible.