Originally Posted by SnowmanKiller

My point is the past actions of the government favor the current oligopoly structure of the industry. If you want a minimum amount of career stress in a Part 121 passenger airline, you have NO CHOICE but to go to one of the Big 3. Full Stop.

You can go elsewhere, but that elsewhere will eventually liquidate if they compete with the Big 3, or be acquired by them. Save yourself the pain and just go to the winners.