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American Airlines' largest regional carrier gets FAA warning

• PaulHoule 5y ago
  The "regional carrier" policy should change. The 737 has the dirty little secret that it's a little bit too big for domestic flights, but it stays entrenched because the carriers have "scope rules" that forbid aircraft in a size range between smaller regional jets (50 or so seats) and full size jets (100 or so seats). Planes like the A220 and E195 are smaller on the outside but feel bigger on the inside than the 737 and would be more economical. Range is not so good, but Southwest would have no problem serving CONUS with either plane. Regional airlines seem like a scam to avoid regulation, consumer scrutiny, etc. If you live in a town too small to be served by the 737 they stick you on a 25-year old regional jet that has the parent company logo on it, the crew is wearing parent company uniforms, but when you get punched in the face by one of them you find they aren't a "United" employee. It damages their brand.