Originally Posted by
Dash8Pilot
I’m LAX 717. Been on property a little over a year and I’m projected to bid around 50% by July. I’ve benefited from big growth in the 7ER categories out west, enticing a lot of FOs to leave the 717. No desire to leave the category with lots of layovers at home and rarely flying east of Denver.
Really it comes down to what’s more important to you. Schedule? Money? Destinations?
If you’re a commuter or have kids at home and your primary goal is schedule control, I’d seriously consider 717 for the seniority. If you want to see the world, bid 7ER. The 737 has better movement than the 7ER and still usually only does one or two flights a day, but you won’t see Europe or Asia.
This is good stuff, I'm one of the guys leaving for the ER as I'm looking to limit the amount of times I need to commute per month and some new flying. To each their own sure, nice to have so many options.