Originally Posted by
PeezDog
Well what about the 50 seaters? They are on the way out correct? Maybe all these new airplanes, though bigger, are their replacements? I mean they're not gonna replace the 200's and 145's with another 50 seater jet right? Not saying a C-series size aircraft should be flown by a regional, it should be flown by mainline. So, this is my thought. We at the regionals will be flying CRJ-700/900, and E-170s and MAYBE Q-400 type turboprops. I am of the opinion that the new United will not be able to cap the scope at 50 seats. Maybe something more like 70 or 76 seats. Similar to what Delta has. I pray that thats as high as it gets. I'm pretty sure that the union and its pilots will not let it go higher than this. C-series will go to mainline, if they come to be. This is just my opinion and I realize that everyone has their own. So, feel free to disagree. I know that people on this site get very sensitive about this.
I think the ball is in CAL and UAL pilots court. It really is dependent on their senior pilots. How much are these senior pilots ready to "give" to get back scope. If you ask a guy who is mid-50's to give up 25-45 grand a year in potential income so the future pilot group will be stronger... that is a tough sell. the junior guys are all for burning the place down for better scope but the senior guys generally dont care where the pilot group winds up once they are gone. I think you might see the current number of 70 seaters cut and more aircraft in the 100 seat range flown by mainline similar to usairways.