Squawk7777,
You might not have noticed, but OVER 50% of UAL domestic flying is done by OUTSOURCED regional carriers, but exempts an aircraft of the size of the MRJs. Already in 2009, outsourced RJ flying at UAL has INCREASED by double digit percentages, while the mainline flying has been reduced by double digits, with further mainline deterioration/RJ increases expected in 2010, all while UAL continues to promote an INTERNATIONAL OUTSOURCING with their Aer Lingus project......all while "negotiating" new contracts with EVERY employee group.
For some, who are now living under 1991 T&C, it is simply one more nail in an otherwise almost closed coffin.