Originally Posted by
Tinpusher007
Oh I see...thanx. Everyone keeps saying that the only equipment newhires would be able to upgrade for a loooong time would be the Saab. I didn't know MSP guys were that "loyal" to their domicile. Im DTW so I guess this is good news.
People who live in MSP, or grew up there, really like it. The reason most of us are even at Mesaba is that there is a MSP base. The reason so many are willing to put up with NWA is because they have the same bases as XJ.
Moving your home is OK if you're 20 or in your early 30's. Once you get a bit older, or have a family, especially if you have children, moving sucks.
Why commute if you don't need to? Commuting stinks, too.
MSP is all about convenience. Many MSP pilots have spent years commuting to other bases while waiting for those coveted MSP spots. I don't think too many guys are willing to give it up once they get there.