Originally Posted by Bzoaycd

I'm DFW based with XJT(ASA) which is a junior base for us. The ERJ side has officially moved in with us an I foresee them being there for quite some time. I'm not certain what the time frame would be, but they should be taking over all of Envoy's 50 seat flying in DFW. XJT would be a good bet if you want to be Dallas based, but from what I understand you'll only get United benefits like the rest of the ERJ side of XJT.

Originally Posted by badtransam97

Not trying to hijack, but what is one supposed to do if they do move on to a major gig as far as living in base? I know everyone says commuting is the ultimate sin, so are you supposed to pack up and move every time your regional moves domiciles, or when/if you get a major job just move to the next city?

I know several major guys who have been making the same commute I would for basically their whole careers, and they say it's not that bad if you get the right mindset to start with. Basically realize that not EVERY single time are you gonna make it home or get to commute up the day your trip starts.

I am not in a position to move, and will always have to be a commuter more than likely, but if I choose to go to a certain regional I'm looking at, it'll be a one leg(1hr) flight to base, with 7 flights on company metal a day. The only downside is, I have to drive 1:45-2:00hrs to get to whatever airport I decide to fly out of. Just thinking, if I do that awhile, then get on at a major, I'm gonna be going to a completely different city. So is one suposed to move each time?