Regionals flying mainline routes
11-26-2008, 10:07 PM
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Regionals flying mainline routes
As a fairly new regional fo I have a question for mainline pilots. I know there is a lot riding on this subject, but please offer some informal responses. What is the chance of mainline taking back, through scope or other means, the routes that most if not only myself think should be at mainline? I realize if this happened today I would most likely end up on the street. But the truth is I would welcome that outcome if it would lead to myself and others having more opportunity to move on to mainline in the future. Also I am becoming sick of the whipsaw and such that is going on at contract carriers, most of which I DREAM would disappear if mainlines took back the flying that is theirs.
11-27-2008, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by UCLAbruins
Mainline taking back flying from the regionals, I don't see that happening, specially now with Bombardier and Embrear building 70, 90, and 100 seat regional jets.
11-27-2008, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hemaybedid
As a fairly new regional fo I have a question for mainline pilots. I know there is a lot riding on this subject, but please offer some informal responses. What is the chance of mainline taking back, through scope or other means, the routes that most if not only myself think should be at mainline? I realize if this happened today I would most likely end up on the street. But the truth is I would welcome that outcome if it would lead to myself and others having more opportunity to move on to mainline in the future. Also I am becoming sick of the whipsaw and such that is going on at contract carriers, most of which I DREAM would disappear if mainlines took back the flying that is theirs.
No sympathy for ALPA here, they left the door open many years ago.
11-27-2008, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hemaybedid
As a fairly new regional fo I have a question for mainline pilots. I know there is a lot riding on this subject, but please offer some informal responses. What is the chance of mainline taking back, through scope or other means, the routes that most if not only myself think should be at mainline? I realize if this happened today I would most likely end up on the street. But the truth is I would welcome that outcome if it would lead to myself and others having more opportunity to move on to mainline in the future. Also I am becoming sick of the whipsaw and such that is going on at contract carriers, most of which I DREAM would disappear if mainlines took back the flying that is theirs.
To answer your question - in my opinion - the 50 seat scope is lost. The current situation is the 70 seat to 90 seat scope. That is where the line is drawn depending on the airline. Until it is unprofitable to operate them it is something that we must deal with.
In the meantime develop your resume and get the most experience you can for the next wave of hiring.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
11-27-2008, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Shrek
To have this view of scope being a new Regional pilot is refreshing to see and I applaud that. Most of us mainline pilots have come from the ranks of the regional world.
To answer your question - in my opinion - the 50 seat scope is lost. The current situation is the 70 seat to 90 seat scope. That is where the line is drawn depending on the airline. Until it is unprofitable to operate them it is something that we must deal with.
In the meantime develop your resume and get the most experience you can for the next wave of hiring.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
To answer your question - in my opinion - the 50 seat scope is lost. The current situation is the 70 seat to 90 seat scope. That is where the line is drawn depending on the airline. Until it is unprofitable to operate them it is something that we must deal with.
In the meantime develop your resume and get the most experience you can for the next wave of hiring.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Air Canada seems to have gotten it right with the 170/190...I wonder if they are making the money they planned on.
11-27-2008, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Shrek
To have this view of scope being a new Regional pilot is refreshing to see and I applaud that. Most of us mainline pilots have come from the ranks of the regional world.
To answer your question - in my opinion - the 50 seat scope is lost. The current situation is the 70 seat to 90 seat scope. That is where the line is drawn depending on the airline. Until it is unprofitable to operate them it is something that we must deal with.
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To answer your question - in my opinion - the 50 seat scope is lost. The current situation is the 70 seat to 90 seat scope. That is where the line is drawn depending on the airline. Until it is unprofitable to operate them it is something that we must deal with.
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AA has already approached APA about E-170-190 aircraft to Eagle and other affiliates. NO WAY, I do not care how much the pay raise is, that is a NO vote.. I have seen the destruction of United in the form of Republic. I am watching the demise of Midwest though Republic..
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11-27-2008, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Shrek
Most of us mainline pilots have come from the ranks of the regional world.
I've heard all the RJ900 aircraft in the Delta system are actually owned or leased directly to Delta, and not the regional affiliate. Anyone know if there is any truth to that?
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