Originally Posted by
kingairip
Do you think ATL will remain an option for new hires in the early part of next year? What would be better, the 71 or the 88? I see the 88 pays a little more (after year 1) and, I imagine, the 71 is a little nicer/more enjoyable to sit in. How might the trips compare? Thanks!
If you are interested in ATL, the 717 or the MD88 will work out just fine even if you don't get ATL initially. Which is better would be a personal choice. I think the trips will be relatively comparable when it's all said and done. Even if you were based somewhere other than ATL on either aircraft, the one year category freeze for new-hires would not prevent you from bidding to the same seat in a different base since it would not require qualification training. (DTW 717 B to ATL 717 B for example)