Don't worry, I lived in SEA before I got hired at DAL and after 7+ years, no more commute for now! I wish I could say the same for others that live here, but it is part of the game. After this last AE, I hope they all made it home. Looking how things are moving, you should be able to get out here sometime this year I would think, unless some senior ATL guy wants to try the left coast for awhile

Also I too hated to sit NYC reserve and then commute back to SEA. But much like the military, we need to pay our dues in our new career. I am sure we all have some bad crash pad stories to tell, best over a few beers.... One thing to add about NYC, you might fly with some of the best guys at DAL there, so have some fun!

Cheers and welcome aboard!