Originally Posted by
11and11
Skywest is doing the non commuter policy right. Like people said above - you’ll be fine if you don’t abuse the system. Get a Crashpad and have plan A,B,C,D (at least). I personally never understood why someone should be excused from work because they weren’t able to make it cause of their commute. If you live in base and someone else commutes, why should it be easier for them? If your car breaks on the way to the airport you can’t say “hey, I’m using my commuter policy card right now.” No, you get an occurrence. So I like that there’s no “advantage” for commuters. And don’t even let me started on “registered commuter” standby priority on some airlines. It’s your choice to live out of base....
okay, now everyone can come here and hate me
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No, it's not always simply a "choice" to live out of base. To uproot the family, have the spouse quit their job they've had for a long time, have them start a new job, and expect kids to start at a new school across the country is not easy, especially for an average paying regional airline job. If the company needs, or is desperate for staffing at a new base they've suddenly opened, they can't just expect everyone to drop everything and move in base on their dime.
That's why many, including myself, commute. I always have a backup plan, but am not moving for a regional job.