Originally Posted by
DryMotorBoatin
That's a valid point. BUT...I'm assuming those additional planes would be flown by people already on the United/Continental list. You could use the argument that those would be furloughed recalls and theyd be happy to have "a" job back but it would regardless result in alot of people taking serious paycuts. I do agree that it belongs at the mainline but what makes the difference who does the flying as long as the crew is makin $50k and $18k? Airlines are looking to cut costs and increasing pay isn't gonna do that. I can't imagine them keeping that scope language that would completely eliminate several regionals from existance.
They will need a lot more than the 1500 pilots on furlough. Anyways, RJ captains and FOs are making more than $50k and $18k. It can be done in a cost competive way. For example, if CAL pilots would to fly XJTs ERJs at the payrates that XJT pilots currently get but with CALs work rules, the crew costs would be lower!