avoiding definitions, scope clauses deal with the amount of regional flying vs mainline flying..they came into this world with the advent of regional carriers code sharing and/or direct ownership of regionals by mainline carriers delta connection, american eagle etc...the clauses mainly specify the size /type of aircraft that can be operated by a major airlines' regional partner..it first came to light with the proposed introduction of the bae atp at american eagle...and became more evident with the introduction of regional jets..these clauses,which are incorporated into ALPA/APA collective bargaining agreements with their respective pilot groups/employers, limit or determine the ratio of regional jet fleet size to mainline narrowbody fleet size, and are designed to prevent mainline pilots' jobs being lost to regional jet pilots..as the fear was that many cities would be dropped by mainline airlines and would be operated by the regionals..thus causing the loss of jobs, or command opportunities for mainline pilots.The clause limits are usually in reference to seat capacity/powerplant type (jet vs turboprop) If the unions were to negotiate single seniority list agreements with their carriers blending the regional lists with the mainline lists..the need for these limiting contracts would be negated hope this sheds some light on the matter...
[This message has been edited by ironbutt57 (edited 30 September 2000).]
[This message has been edited by ironbutt57 (edited 30 September 2000).]