Originally Posted by newarkblows

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.