Every thing that comes out of the mouth of Mr. Cohen is political spin intended to protect the Regional Airline and Major Airline Management from taking the blame they deserve. He is not interested in improving lifestyles for the employees of the Regional Airlines. He is not interested in making radial increases in aviation safety. He is not interested in changing the current modus operendi for Mainline Aircarriers. If he supported and did anything to improve the airline industry for the good of the public he would cut into the bottom line of the balance sheets for the airlines he represents. Mr. Cohen represents the executives, not the pilots.

Here is a thought: Federally mandated minimum wage for all aircraft carrying over 19 passengers, say $35 per flight hour adjusted every 5 years for inflation, the same for aircraft carrying over 50 passengers but set it at $40 per flight hour. ATP licence required to serve as PIC or FO on an aircraft carrying over 19 passengers. Restrict aircraft with less then 75 seats from flying between communities with a metropolitan population in excess of 150,000. Finally, give the NTSB regulatory power to so that they can mandate faults in the Federal Regulations get changed (with an executive veto option).