Originally Posted by
Datsun
Personally, I prefer the relative guarantee of better pay while waiting over the more stressful hope for a quick upgrade. Guarantee vs. hope. Play it safe and know what your check is going to look like, or roll the dice and possibly hit big. Only thing, this is not Vegas, and if you crap out, it affects your life quite significantly, to the tune of missing a rough average of $12,000 over 3 years.
First, welcome to APC.
Second, your logic is valid. I shared your conclusions back in 2003 and went with Comair. 10 years... Never upgraded. You don't want to see the math on how that decision got me ahead of my peer group.
Third, I would agree with previous posters. The regional you don't have to commute for is the best regional... Period.
And if they don't have a s#it-ton of 50-seaters sitting around, better still.
Fourth, the difference between Vegas and the regionals is your odds are better in Vegas. (But that's improving)
Good luck!