Originally Posted by Kellwolf

As Seggy pointed out, you can bounce to your heart's content. As for fences, seeing as the SLI isn't even done, we don't even know if there will BE fences. I think it's a strong possibility at least in the short term, but nothing "for sure" has been said. In fact, if the SLI committees stick to what they've agreed, we won't know until the final award comes out. Anyone that says they know what's going on with the SLI hasn't a clue. The committees from all three properties aren't saying a word on anything by mutual agreement to keep the rumor mill from spinning into orbit.

Besides, the way Pinnacle Corp likes to staff, a Republic model where people couldn't voluntarily jump to a more favorable position on another certificate would kill them in the flexibility department. Why lock up the Saab FO that would otherwise upgrade to a CRJ-200 spot just because it's on another certificate? I'd imagine the only reason the seat and category locks are in the TA is to keep training costs at a minimum. We had a rash of "not enough qualified bidders" back when things were moving hard and heavy at 9E. I don't think they really want to start canceling flights due to no CAs (again) when they've got Q and Saab FOs that would be willing to bid into those positions. Or, on the flip side, Q400 CA openings that CRJ FOs would be willing to bid into.