It doesn't matter much. They will be flying with some of the most experienced and well trained captains in the bidness.......for 8 years or so(before they upgrade). Who cares if they only have 400 hours.

yea but they're RJ captains, so they're scum right HMP? Even though there's a lot of mainline AA/TWA drivers there, they are in fact RJ pilots, so they are just wrecking the industry. They should've turned those jobs down! What self respecting mainline driver would willingly fly a RJ. They should've immediately went to Colgan or Big Sky to fly a prop. Only there can you be a self respecting regional pilot. Btw, still waiting for that response on that other thread.

ASA has/had them (or so the ASA CA roommate tells me). Personally, I'd love to see a flight school motto that says "Building a bridge program one ASAP report at a time." :D

all of AMR sucks. as a side note, when you jumpseat on big american, they never give you first class even if its wide open. every other airline gives jumpseaters a lot more respect. i hate all of AMR :)

All of the AWAC guys that commute on AA from DFW/STL/ORD/DCA must have been exceptions then...

When I worked for Corporate Airlines, I hated AMR with all my heart as well. However, I flew AA a few times in the spring (military orders & my honeymoon) and AA customer service went totally above and beyond and provided me excellent service in the face of multiple equipment mechanicals. Now, as a paying passenger, American is my very first choice.

This has been my experience too, but I got a ride on eagle this week (SWA was late) and the CSR, FA, and pilots were all really nice about. Never say never...