Some regional airlines MEC's have met recently, so perhaps there is some talk of bringing everyone up at the same time. If ever there was a time, it is now, with almost every major player in negotiations or about to be in the next year. But like almost every fare increase attempted, there is always one player who tried to profit off of the group mentality and reverses course at the last minute. Someone will give up the line in order to make the future more secure and prosperous.
Oh, and unfortunately we are talking not about regionals as a whole, but ALPA, Teamsters, and non- union pilot groups seeing eye to eye. Too many ideas and ideologies to fit into one mold. There is no lack of heart or will at any particular group, but the leadership is just not there. Sorry.