Originally Posted by
tothebigblue
Quick couple questions about the MCO base vs. BWI base:
Trip mix: which base has a better mix of commutability/productivity?
Commutability: Living in PHL area, is it easier to drive to BWI (2hr drive)or commuter to MCO?
Is it worth to commute (con) to MCO with better trips (pro) or drive to BWI knowing my ride is always there (pro) but have early shows and late finishes and deal with ZDC being a pain with EDCTs (con).
TKS
I live somewhere where I can drive 2.5 hours to work OR commute on one flight to three different bases (although one options requires the DFW-DAL train ride). 100%....drive. The great thing about driving is that you don't waste any time, you go right from finishing a trip into heading home. Often times I'm home before the other guy or girl has boarded his commute.
Once you get some seniority you can manipulate the schedule into something that reduces the driving, or try to get rid of the early shows / late finishes.