Some feel that the E-jets should be on mainline and that compass shouldnt have been created. Compass was created for furlough protection for northwest mainline and because mainline didn't want to fly the 175 for regional pay (I can't say I blame them, if I was on mainline probably wouldn't want to fly it for that kind of pay either.). That being said, all northwest furloughees got the first chance to be hired by compass. After that they would fill the remaining pilot position from the general public. While the 9 hundo I think was sent to mesaba since the begining. If someone from mainline or compass would like to correct me, please feel free. That is what I heard.