NewK,

Nobody wants to loose mainline jobs to the RJ. You say you would not let the 9 go away without a replacement. I'm just trying to understand, what is stopping NWA or, after the merger, Delta from doing just that if they want too?

I'm sure you get your "marching orders" just like I get mine. I certainly cannot think for my self so I need to have someone do it for me. I sure hope nothing goes wrong when I'm flying because I wouldn't know what to do.....