Originally Posted by SaltyDog

Neutral, empirical observation: I'd go with UAL if presented with this choice. Why? I have buds at both, the NWA friends are extremely bitter to point that some looking to leave (one is a 9 Capt trying to get to UPS) and nothing positive to say. My UAL buds though bitter, seem more optimistic and most I know who were furloughed and hired at UPS won't return, but some don't completely exclude the possibility either. That it isn't completely out of the picture says volumes to me.
Fellow crewmembers have much input in enjoyment factor coming to work. You believe you fit in and it is a hometown airline, that pulls alot toward UAL.