Cruise speed does not matter in this comparison. The Q may cruise faster but it is based out of EWR so more time on the ground waiting, so it washes.

The bottom line is the Q holds more than twice that of the Saab. You are carrying twice as much revenue for the company for the same pay as the 34 seater Saab.

We now know there are at least 15 more Q's coming and FO's willing to fly it for peanuts is crazy.