Originally Posted by
SEAtoSummit
Long time lurker, but I'd like some input.
My top consideration is living in Seattle, and that's non-negotiable. Of course, I also would like Legacy/Major pay and QOL, so a career at a SEA-based regional is just not in the cards. Clearly the best option would be Delta to SEA. But for you guys with strong opinions on AS either way, which would you choose if you were in my shoes (if Delta doesn't pan out)?
1. Suck it up and join Alaska with eyes wide-open, accepting that pay and QOL will suffer - but being able to live in-base.
2. Go with UA or SWA knowing that I will be a career-commuter to the Bay Area. Or AA/FDX with an even farther commute?
Is QOL and management so poor at Alaska that you would accept the commuter life with another carrier?
Thanks in advance!
I wouldn't make an airline career decision based solely on a preferred base. You could go to FedEx or UPS and commute relatively hassle free and enjoy more days off in Seattle than you would at Alaska with our schedules. You could probably purchase positive space tickets to/from your base with the difference in pay. Alaska is a good place to work, but sadly we are quite behind in pay and far behind in work rules. Make sure you consider everything.