Depends on the city pairs. Where are you? Also, I commute offline by choice. More reliable and I’m not expected to clean on other airlines. And I sometimes get first class if it’s available offline...something JB makes employees pay $75 a leg for. And delta comfort+ is better than JB’s even more space (better snacks and such). Relying on JB to get to work is a risky proposition—especially in an irop. And even if you meet the commuter clause requirements (1 JB flight so long as there are enough seats open at 24 hours prior to departure for your spot on the stby list, or 2 offline options), the commuter clause doesn’t mean anything. Enough missed trips, or even one during holidays, will still trigger a dependability review.

That said, a majority of NY based pilots commute, including the chief pilots. Many pilots in BOS and some in LGB/FLL/MCO commute as well. It’s not terrible on or offline depending on where you are.