I don't think it's fair to put this on the pilots at RAH. We always find these things out at the same time as everyone else through the same means. We've yet to have any communication from the company on this. We'll deal with it on our end but unfortunately that takes time(ie contract neg).

I hope like hell they find some way to get around the 99 seat rule. I'd like to see them argue that the aircraft can hold 100 seats and thus is considered a mainline aircraft(which is what the DOT considers it). You can pull a seat but it's still a 100 seat aircraft.

I know that midwest pays the fuel bills so I hope taxi times and procedures are adjusted accordingly. A few returns to gate due to dual engine taxi should help.