Originally Posted by
FrankCobretti
I suggest that the middle is defined by those on the margins. If you can shift the debate ever so slightly in your favor, you can capture some of the middle.
I don't know that I'm willing to go to war to recapture scope. If we do want to recapture, I'm fine with doing it gradually, as old agreements expire. I'm fine with paying a mainline RJ captain less than a -400 FO, if that's what it takes. And I'm fine with 76-seaters staying offline in return for a nice raise.
I am, however, willing to go to war to draw the line there. 100-seaters are substantial airplanes that belong on mainline.
Frank;
The question becomes do we draw the line and fight at 100 seats or fight at 76 seats to keep the fire away from the 100 seat platform. All questions to ask yourself and your mate when you are cruising along.
What you have posted proves what I have been saying about the generalities of this group. Most are willing to fight for scope, but fight for status quo and no more concessions.