I have not read the article yet in the ALPA magazine, but I discussed the issue with some pilots that were present at Continental Express when the jet showed up.

What I was told is that the EMB 145 was initially offered to CO mainline pilots and that they turned it down? One reason that was given is that it was too small for their big egos. Another reason, is that the pay would be too low?

Ok, so now they want the flying back. Apparantely the EMB 145 took some MD-80/737 routes?

And last but not least, CO mainline pilots also turned down merging the seniority list with COEX pilots?

Is that all accurate information?

I am all for having all jets be flown at CO and now the new UA, I would rather be over there making more money, but what is the reality of it? 1) How many years would it take to retrain pilots? 2) what is the chance of success in negotiating with the new UA to buy 70 and 100 seater jets?

So yeah, ok you can talk all you want about doing away with regional jets at the new UA, but do you have a tangible plan? or is it just all talk?