Glad to see the constant comparison to the experience, pay and professionalism level of the regional carriers vs. the mainline carriers. The hiring standards should be the same across the board in terms of pay, experience and professionalism and in the industry today they are not.

I think in the near future commuters are going to find many changes to their ability to commute. I think you will always be able to commute, but looking forward, the flexibility of your commute may be monitored and dictated by the FAA and your airline.

I am curious why in these hearings there aren't members of the actual pilot groups present to answer questions. Instead they take execs that were once pilots and ask them questions which results in a one sided answer to the people asking questions. Most often times answers that are misleading.