Originally Posted by jdt30
The big difference is direct customer contact ie. loading bags, getting catering, and pre departure briefings.
Although I never flew for the regionals, I have flown with numerous former regional and mainline pilots (retirees/furloughees). None of them would
ever think of returning, including the mainline furloughees.
But, if you are not a people person, don't consider it. Unlike the airlines, we greet every passenger, every leg.