Originally Posted by
waterboy
I think going to VX is a risk. Because its a start up, there is a big risk that it might not make it. But on the flipside, if it does make it, you are sitting pretty with some nice seniority.
I personally think VX will make it. They provide a superior product, and all my friends that have flown on them (as paying passengers) loved the experience. Maybe my views are skewed because my background is in hotels, and guests will pay a premium for better amenities, whereas airline passengers just want to the cheapest ticket.
to the OP, with the very little information you put out there, I would highly recommend you going to VX as opposed to sitting in the right seat of a regional. Even if it is, in the E190. At the very least, you will have time in a larger aircraft, and possibly a type on an A320. So if VX does go under, at least you will be more marketable. Besides, is a regional airline any more stable the VX??
Good luck. I would also take into account where you live. Commuting is for the birds.
I agree commuting sucks. Thats why I feel the need to wait a few more months to see if the possibility opens to being based at home (Denver). No telling how or if this will happen, but the possibility is there. I think (for me) quality of life is my biggest priority that begins with being able to drive to work. If I cant achieve that, then (as a career commuter), Airlines such as VX, JetBlue, and possibly Sprirt look better than where I'm currently at.
Quality of life where I'm at currently is not given an ounce of consideration what so ever lol. It is what it is, someday maybe.