Originally Posted by
BlackhawkIP
What would commuting be like out of SLC to PHX, OAK, DEN, or LAS? Is it possible to have a dependable commute in/out of any of those bases during first year while being on reserve? Would having a crash pad be a necessity? LAS and DEN seem to be the easiest but that is from looking from the outside without any real insight. What base would be the easiest commute once off reserve out of SLC?
I don't want to assume anything so anyone with insight into the commute and SWA rules would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Looks like around 6 direct flights per day each way to DEN, LAS, and PHX from SLC. Only 3 to OAK. Most other commuters probably will be heading to DEN or LAS as you alluded to above. Reserve blocks are assigned as either AM or PM. For the AM blocks you will need to commute in the night before and for the PM blocks you will usually be done too late to get home the same night on SWA. There may be some other late night options to get you home.
As far as commute rules go, you will need two flights that get you to your base by check in time or one SWA flight that gets you in an hour prior to check in time.