Originally Posted by
JCflyboy
I'm actually in the same position right now... Did interviews for PSA and Republic last week, both got the offers, and trying to figure out which to pick.
Republic:
Good QOL
Great medical/travel benefits
LGA/EWR junior bases (I'm planning to live in the NYC area)
No junior-manning
PSA:
SAP (a BIG pro)
AA Flow
Much bigger bonus package
Reduced upgrade time/less reserve time
I do plan to travel a lot during off-days, go with my best friend (aka designated travel companion) to places domestic/international. PSA's SAP will offer much increased flexibility with this, but Republic does have UA/AA/DL available to fly on as well. I wonder how flexible RAH can be with scheduling during reserves/line, although I heard rumors about SAP implementation?
The AA flow is not the ultimate factor, but as many others have said in other posts, it is a good back-up to fall on. My long-term goal is the major carriers, but QOL is important to me. RAH has always claimed a great QOL and I can see it around here, although I assumed the QOL for PSA must be good as well with SAP. I prefer a base close to the NYC area, but PSA's DCA is not so bad of a commute if that was chosen (definitely would bid it).
With these in mind, it is somewhat tough for me to make a decision. Yeah, I posted this on the RAH forum as well, just thought I'd get some feedback from the PSA side.
PSA's travel benefits by far exceed Republic's. You may have the ability to fly on more airlines with Republic but with PSA you travel on the same priority as AA mainline.
If your main factor is QoL PSA is the number one regional for schedule flexibility. Republic's SAP, whenever they end up getting it, will not be the same as PSA's. It has restrictions to the point of pretty much being no different from regular trading.