'National precedence' is still reserved as a right, (and is in the contract), but in practical terms, won't effect to any significant degree, your path to the hallowed jet fleet.
The fleet as a whole, is expanding quickly, with more Dash's, more 73's and (supposedly), a 78 arriving next year.
It's a good time to be in PX.
The pilot group has some great characters, reminiscent of a bygone age...
