Originally Posted by Florida Flyer

Personally, I would like option #1 to happen for me. But realistically, I know option #2 is the most likely to occur. That being said, I would accept 100 seat RJs at regionals with improved working conditions. Personally, I could be satisified flying a 100 seat aircraft at a regional for my career if I had 15+ days off per month, had a commutable schedule, made 50K a year in the right and 90K+ a year in the left, and had a decent health insurance plan. Is that package as glamorous or as rich as a mainline job? No. But it beats what many regionals now offer, and is better than most non-aviation jobs.