Originally Posted by
fatmike69
I also wonder about some kind of displacement bid if the above scenario becomes a reality. It's no secret that the EMB is scheduled begin leaving the fleet. With workforce and aircraft reductions (and the addition of the CR9's), there will probably have to be some sort of shifting around. I wonder if I will become an ORD commuter from FAT
The EMB's are scheduled to be replaced almost one-for-one by CR7's. The RJ's usually block more, but the pilots have a lower block limits...there will be displacements, but probably no net reduction in the need for pilots.