Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Yes, this is all fine and nice and I'm not (nor WAS) disputing that. My point was that for a new pilot selecting a regional, this should NOT be at the top of the list or even among the top. Compensation (pay/401(k)) and work rules (QOL) along with advancement potential, stability (keeping that advancement, let alone job) and treatment should all be above non-rev travel, at least if one is smart and in my opinion.
I know pilots at other regionals who have the ability (and HAVE) to travel just like you do. Envoy isn't in a vacuum when it comes to this benefit.
Dude every chance you can to bash envoy.....I am really starting to question who you are.
Mesa pilots cannot even non rev on AA right now, let alone their family. Their USair benefits are lacking for families as well - priority well below an envoy family.
Most of the non wholly owneds have crap travel benefits compared to the wholly owneds. If you are someone that got into this to enjoy travel, I would say a WO has much more value as a result.