Originally Posted by
MFan97
What would get me to DTW the quickest? Off of reserve the quickest?
Any guesses how long it might take to be awarded DTW? Have a line?
These questions mainly pertain to 737 vs. A320. There's a possibility that the 7ER would be offered, but I'm guessing I'd be dead last on the list for a very long time. The 717 is probably also a possibility, but I'd rather not continue to do regional type flying.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
So hard to tell. I chose the 73N over the 7ER because there was little backfill on the DTW7ER, there were rumors of it downsizing, while the 73N was expanding. Looking back, I would have gotten to DTW just as quick and risen in seniority much fast on the ER than the 73N. However, a bunch of senior guys just jumped on the ER so that would have pushed me back down 6-9%. It's all a crapshoot.
The 73N has great trips, and spends a lot of time flying on the west coast. The downside is the cockpit is noisy, small and uncomfortable. We also have lots of redeyes, to include redeyes followed by a DH home, which are terrible. Overall, it seems like the trips on 73N are better than the 320, however...
If I were starting now, I would go for the 320.
-We're bringing a bunch of 321s online soon
-Very few redeyes
-Comfortable cockpit (WAY better than the 73N)
-Shorter transition to the 330 (less time spent on Virginia Ave)