I agree with the posts I've read so far. I know that flying on your own can get pretty expensive as you try to make it through this industry. I went to college on a ROTC scholarship and then had the AF pay for all my flight training. I'm not suggesting to sign up for military duty just for free flying, but like all the commercials say you do get to see alot and serve your country at the same time. By flying so many international routes I'm now real happy to just be flying in the US for SWA. Good luck with whatever you choose.