Originally Posted by
flyinaway411
Why don't you go work for GoJets if your so confident in that explanation? GoJet was formed because TSA pilots refused to fly CRJ7's for 50 seat rates. You are completely misinformed if you think otherwise.
AA scope prevents a company that is providing feed to have anything larger than 50 seats. If they do, the APA gets compensated. There is an exception for the Eagle ATRs and CRJs. TSA had to have a different certificate to operate 70 seat a/c for United. But what do I know, I guess I could learn from a 145 FO who has probably been there 2 years.
Here is an excerpt:
"This letter modifies the agreement between the Allied Pilots Association (“APA”) and American Airlines, Inc. (“Company”) dated May 1, 2003 regarding Section 1 - Scope. Specifically, the parties agree to make an exception in which Trans States Airlines (“TSA”) may operate, in aggregate, no more than three (3) ATR 72 aircraft or other turbo prop aircraft certificated in the United States and Europe for a maximum passenger capacity of between 51 and 70 seats, in the American Connection Operation in STL without losing its status as a Commuter Air Carrier. "