Originally Posted by
86BravoPapa
Does that mean there's a certain age or age range at which Nationals/LCCs may make more sense?
Somewhere around 50-55 you won't gain much from all the long-term opportunities (retirements, fleet variety) of a legacy. At that point I'd still do a legacy if I got called, but there is a point where I'd just take the first job you can get and call it good. LCC rarely makes MORE sense than a legacy (if you have or expect offers at both), unless you have very specific geographic requirements.
It's just that there comes a time when holding out for a legacy has diminishing returns.
If you're 30 and take an LCC job, you'll want to keep your legacy apps updated. Unless you have too many DUIs.