Originally Posted by
Glenntilton
I could have gone to any other major airline besides UAL, and I would have been better off. Who can predict this industry. Things are better now, but...
SWA has never furloughed. Something to think about.
Not directed at Glenn but just for balance ...
Just like life, the airline industry is a crap shoot.
Timing and luck is everything and you won't know how you did until it is over or nearly over.
UAL was my first choice so I am lucky. I put American off ... just couldn't get in the right mood to put fecal matter in the plastic cup. Never applied to DAL ... knew I wouldn't fit in. Others were second tier choices and there were third tier as well.
Had I gone to American I would have done pretty much the same as UAL. Had I applied and gone to DAL I would not have done as well and would experienced a furlough. Other choices would not have gone as well. At the time SWA wasn't even a consideration.
I have been lucky. Not smart in making the best choice, just lucky.
YMMV