Originally Posted by
musketeer
The truth is I'm looking for a base with a one leg commute from FAR and IAH. I'm going to have a very interesting 12-18 months due to some unforeseen circumstances. If it was up to me I wouldn't be commuting.
It looks like there are quite a few options: DEN, ATL, DFW, MSP, and ORD.
Thank you everyone, for the information so far.
Do any of the crew lounges have showers or any exercise equipment? I'm brand new to the 121 world, forgive my ignorance.
Well from FAR, MSP is definitely drivable if you get in a bind. And regional crew room that I know of has a shower or any exercise equipment. Though I know some guys like to use the gym at the Hilton O'Hare. It's about $12 or half off for crew members. But I wouldn't use that as a deciding factor. IAH to ORD is a hub to hub commute for United and traditional hub to hub for the same airline can be more difficult. But you also have AA and Spirit as a choice for that route. IAH to MSP is mostly RJ's so plan on an uncomfortable long jumpseat ride sometimes. But again, its DL and UA, so multiple airlines is a plus.