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Wheels up
The problem is that most of the ALPA carriers, UAL, DAL, and NW have been through bankruptcy and have given up virtually all scope protection. Hence, the companies are dumbing-down narrowbody flying by calling these 75-100 seat aircraft RJs. The combined DAL/NWA has an incredible number of 50-100 seat airplanes at their alter-ego carrier Compass, and the myriad of commuters.
So far the APA is holding tight to their scope and appears to not willing to give an inch more to the dumbing-down of the profession.
Easy, lets not go too far. 70 seats is the limit at UAL, and if I am not mistaken, 76 seats at NWA and DAL. That is bad, but at least the line is drawn. US Air is flying the 90 seaters in house, that is a good thing.