Originally Posted by
Southerner
I wouldn't say that everyone wants the bus. The guys who want the bus either want to be in a base that is only a bus base, or for some reason value the size of airplane over QOL. I've been there for a little over a year (15 months) and I'm more than 50% up the list in Boston on the 190. I was on reserve for 4 months. You'll make more money on the 190 because you'll be a line holder sooner, and after 2 years you can bid over to the bus if you want. (People bidding over is why you move up so fast on the 190.)
If you live in base and just loooove red eyes, bid the bus.
Otherwise I'm not sure why a new hire would want it. Obviously if you live in FLL or Long Beach, it makes sense. If you live in Boston, go for the quicker movement. At least, that's what I would do if given a choice.
FWIW it just depends on your class makeup as to whether you'll be able to hold the bus. Sometimes it goes junior, especially if the class is full of commuters that understand it will get them off reserve sooner, and make their commutes better.
Good luck!
That's some really insightful info I never really considered or thought of.
So how far on a trip would the 190 go out of JFK? Does it hit the Caribbean or go to Mexico or do they stay pretty much in the NorthEast? It would be nice to see what some of the typical trips look like for the 190 and the 320 out of JFk ... But you certainly gave me some things to think about that I really never considered.
I do wonder what age was senior in the last class to hold a 320 and do most people still try to get the 320?