As a reserve FO in MIA, i have flown quite a bit in SJU, MIA and DFW. DFW definitely has some serious issues with ATR flying right now. Our ATR fleet is not the healthiest, but in MIA the planes' airworthiness is legit. And I do question things.

I get a strong impression that the maintenance problems in DFW have as much to do with the mechanics' issues (either political or just unfamilarity) as it does with crews.

DFW is going to have enough problems as it is with weather delays and cancelations. Something is going to have be done about the maintenance issue to maintain a viable business. On one hand, I applaud the crews there for taking a lot less bull**** (especially from crew scheduling and dispatch). But on the other hand, i don't want to see that operation crumble.

Thankfully the U.S is relaxing travel restrictions to Cuba, as that might end up being a savior for Executive...if Management can take advantage of the opportunity.