Originally Posted by
NoJoy
Mainline def needs to "take it back" We shall see if that actually happens though and to what extent.
If the regionals want to fly mainline routes, then they should "pay to play".
I like that idea. Perhaps regionals should have to generate thier own revenue. Lease routes from mainline, pay a franchise fee and a percentage of overall profits, while competing with each other on who can pay mainline the most in order to utilize the paint and reputation of the mainline operation. Then this money could be used to subsidize the lavish lifestyle of the mainline pilots through a profit sharing scheme.
Or, Mainline could do all the flying themselves. I would still be satisfied to fly 50 seaters at reasonable rates at mainline.