Originally Posted by
DocMcFly
Hi all, moving to base is not an option for me but I’m only 1.5 hour flight from an outstation with multiple daily flights to DFW. I know about crash pads but how do you guys/gals who commute to get around while on reserve? When I first started looking at regional life a place like LGA seemed easier due to the availability of mass transit but what about places where mass transit isn’t available like DFW? Anyway, looking forward to your advice! Taxi? Uber? Leave a cheap car there? Thanks in advance!
If no mass transit, then you have to balance ease/cost of getting to work vs. crash pad cost vs. crash pad local (ie stuff to do while you're hanging out).
Be aware that near some major airports, uber drivers will not want to take you to the airport... they get like $4.87 for a 1.2 mile trip but the traffic into the terminal costs too much gas and time.
Personally I ALWAYS stashed a car at any base where I commuted, most especially for reserve. That gives you much better flexibility as to where you stay and improves reserve QOL ( and will also make you popular). As a lineholder I would commute in very early for late shows and then I could go do something local (skiing, biking, hiking in my case). Reduced commuting stress because I had plenty of backup flights without being stuck with 6-8 hours post-commute airport appreciation.