Originally Posted by
Rocket Bob
Take the class at Alaska and wait for Southwest to call you. Southwest may call you in six months, or it could take a year or a whole lot longer. You may go to AS and find out you really like it there, and decide to stay on. Maybe Southwest decides to buy Alaska while you're there, then what? Crazy industry, do what's best for you and your family.
Speaking as a Captain for Alaska I'd say Rocket Bob has the best advice. Never turn down a class date. SW may never call. If they do, you THEN have a decision to make.
BTW, if you leave Alaska after 6 months or a year, you will be doing more to help us in our latest round of negotiations than anything you could ever do by staying. Personally, I wish every class would have 50% no shows.