Originally Posted by
beatupsuitcase
thanks for the last few comments guys. now i'm getting the picture, and i didn't have that before from anyone. but if anyone else has more to add feel free. the more to draw from the better.
Can you give us an idea of where you might jumpseat from? That can make a huge difference as well. Some places have lots of seats and lots of flights, others have lots of seats, but they are always full. We can give you some intel on the seat load.
Others have said it, but if you want to spend time at home, move to your domicile and bid reserve. Anything else is sheer luck. You can be the most senior dude in your seat and fly to your hometown every night or day and then the company changes the gage and your plane no longer flies there.
Memphis is a challenging place to live, but like others have said, bid reserve or certain lines and you can be home every day for months at a time.
We have a huge variety of flying. You make your choices and take your chances, but if you and your family can be a little flexible, you can find a happy place.
Best of luck.