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Old 06-03-2015 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
That was our own branded flight. We advertised and sold our own seats. The airline business model is broken and has been. At some point you can join the rest if us and try to make our profession a better one. Until then, the amount of people willing to do this will continue to dwindle.

But that was too far a distance to be a "regional" flight....You are really reaching. I understand your frustration. I'm sure you felt the same way when Comair was replaced. Seriously though, you are part of the very problem you now complain about. Give it a rest....
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
I am working on leaving CPA flying as we speak. I didn't choose to work for an all CPA airline. That was forced on me.
Really, someone held a gun to your head?
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Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate
Should be done with a Q400. Give or take a few fuel stops.
Ha. While I don't want to do it. The 400 can make it 1500 miles unrefueled.
Old 06-03-2015 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
This doesn't disprove my statement.
Depends. You're not really defining what a regional distance is. And even if you did, it would be historical (as any definition is).

Looks like we fly the 175 for United from SFO to STL. That's 1735 miles.

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Old 06-03-2015 | 06:56 PM
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It was greedy senior mainline pilots who sold scope to keep their pay and retirement high while screwing everyone behind them. There is plenty of blame to go around. Mainline pilots, ALPA, APA, and all of us who took these jobs simply as a way to get to the mainline. Quit pointing fingers and look in the mirror.
Old 06-03-2015 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
Ha. While I don't want to do it. The 400 can make it 1500 miles unrefueled.
With what kind of headwind?

I know Colgan was flying them from IAH to MTJ. Could take up to 3.5 hours.





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Old 06-03-2015 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeMerchant
Really, someone held a gun to your head?
Nope. They "retired" our branded operation. Made us easier to be replaced. I do blame the Major pilots for the outsourcing. But skywest has done the least to reverse the trend. I hope all the regionals go under, including skywest and horizon. It is only a matter of time.
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After reading TheTransporters post, I'm glad I don't have to fly with Horizon crews! What a TOOL!
Old 06-03-2015 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
I am working on leaving CPA flying as we speak. I didn't choose to work for an all CPA airline. That was forced on me.
Nothing was forced on you
Old 06-03-2015 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
Nope. They "retired" our branded operation. Made us easier to be replaced. I do blame the Major pilots for the outsourcing. But skywest has done the least to reverse the trend. I hope all the regionals go under, including skywest and horizon. It is only a matter of time.
You admitted that one third of your flying wasn't branded and that it was CPA. Did someone hold a gun to your head for that flying. Rationalization....Look it up......

How about now? Who is holding a gun to your head right now to do CPA flying?
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