the largest breakdown in scope was when america west allowed freedom (owned by mesa air group) to operate the CRJ900. True, it is a profitable airplane but mesa has $21/hour FOs operating it. This is why the company is making money.
the 70 seat barrier hasnt been broken at many companies, but it has for US Airways. Either way, it HAS to stop here. The E190 is a mainline aircraft- and oh by the way Embraer calls is a E-190 not a ERJ-190.
Regional Pilots:
STICK TO YOUR PAYRATES, AND DO NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING LARGER THAN THE CRJ900. If you do, you will be shooting yourself in the foot and slowing advancement for everyone.
IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS, YOU REALLY REALLY NEED TO. Mainline QOL and pay is much better, and regionals don't deserve to fly mainline aircraft. SJS folks need to have patience.
I will strike for anything larger than 90 seats coming on regional property. ALPA NATIONAL NEEDS TO BACK THIS... ACROSS THE BOARD.
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