Originally Posted by
Superpilot92
the shift will be to larger aircraft to offset a number of those issues. The next big growth spurt will be at the mainline level when this starts imho
100% agree.................
Originally Posted by
iPilot
This "perfect storm" will either be very good or very bad for us depending on how the scope language holds up. If they hold the line then you'll see the majors buying these airplanes. If not, well then the regionals will. I imagine if they go mainline it won't be quite as dramatic since the costs will be higher but even still, it will be more jobs either way.
I'm 100% sure that domestic scope will hold where it's at and probable become more restrictive as mainline pilots negotiate their contracts over the next 5-10 years.
What I'm worried about is "Open Skies" and "Anti-Trust Immunity.”
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