I got hired at Atlas to fix the problem. We do have a number of former UAL guys that did the same.

We have "gateways", which is more or less like home basing (not EXACTLY the same). I drive 20" to my local airport and have a ticket waiting for me. Usually coach in the 50 states and business or first on intntl flights. It is kind of commuting, but I don't have to worry about getting to/from work and I now have frequent flyer status on AA/UAL/DAL, and will probably get it later this year on EK also.

If need be, they will buy me a ticket/change my itinerary on a one hour notice if my schedule changes or there is a problem with my travel and/or they will upgrade me to business/first if necessary to get a seat on a required flight.

It is BRILLIANT!

cliff
ANC