Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
The 73N has a lot more of the nice long transcon legs. Much easier to get the 4 legs in 4 days sort of gentleman's flying on that category, even easier than the 757/767. Plus they get all the boutique deep Caribbean flying. However, I felt like I had flown 5 legs because of how uncomfortable (cramped and loud) the cockpit was.
With the 320, sometimes I feel like I need a permission slip to go west of the Mississippi on fifi. 5 leg days? We do those! Up 6 legs? Done em! But, it's done in comfort. So... yeah...
SLC has both 320 and 73N on the narrowbody side, as well as 7ER.
None of them are bad choices, though... welcome aboard!!
The 737 Cockpit is the worst. I was more comfortable in the 88/90 than the 737. Regarding the quality of the 737 trips I would stress that trips/bid packages vary from base to base.
The LAX 737 trips blow, unless of course you like red-eyes and 30 hour layovers. However, I think the 737 trips will slowly improve. As the 900s come on line the fleet size will almost double. With that many more segments the trips should get more efficient and options should increase.
Finally, for new hires if you can get on the 737 you should steadily move up as the fleet increases. There will also be people coming in above you on years 2-3 for the pay bump but the category is steadily growing.
Scoop