I got the call from the SWA Feb DB on 2/21 and am looking forward to my new career with an outstanding company. I have some questions about commuting for those experienced airline guys. This is all new to me coming off active duty Air Force, so here it goes.
I am living in Knoxville (TYS), so my choices are to drive to Nashville (BNA) or commute directly out of TYS. If I drive to BNA, it is about a 2 ½ hour drive, but I would commute on SWA which has direct flights to MDW (8 daily), BWI (8 daily), or MCO (4 daily). The other choice is to commute from TYS to ORD (9 daily direct) and take a train down to MDW, TYS to BWI (numerous connecting flights through CVG, CLT, or ATL), or TYS to MCO (2 direct flights) but it is on a commuter so the seats are probably full, especially in the summer.
What would be the domicile you would choose and would you make the drive to BNA or commute via aircraft from TYS (which is only 10 minutes from the house). I would like to hear from anyone with experience commuting, especially those that may live in Knoxville and work for SWA. I appreciate all your help and look forward to my new career with all you guys!!!