Originally Posted by
VOLLU
I'm still in training, but already drew CVG as my first base assignment. I live in ATL.
CLT is presently my number one bid preference, and I'm told I can expect to get it soon enough. Commuting from ATL, there's at least 15 flights per day (AA and DL) to CLT. And, of course, I can always drive. But, I'm wondering whether I should keep CVG since it's a quicker route to holding R1. What do those in-the-know think about an ATL to CVG commute? DL has about 7 non-stop flights each day. AA is a two-leg trip for me.
You will be able to hold a R1 line in CVG much sooner. Just a guess, but I would say at least 4 months sooner.
With the commuter clause, you can list for 2 direct flights to CVG, or one direct and one "2 leg". If you can't get on either one, then you will be able to rejoin your trip/reserve whenever you can.
Personally, I would give CVG a try, and you can always put in a request to move to CLT if it isn't working for you. But, it is up to you. I love being able to SAP and pick the trips that work best for me.