QOL Questions
Hey,
I’m a mil guy new to the 121 world, I had my sites set on the Legacies, but was offered an interview and after some research I am really interested in Frontier.
I’ve read most posts on this forum, but couldn’t find clear answers to the following:
-Denver is the current largest base but will probably shrink in the future? Philadelphia is very junior, but Miami will probably also be junior?
-What’s reserve life and utilization like? Any differences between junior reserve and a senior reserve line? I.e are reserves called out in reverse seniority order? Long and short call? 2 hour call out? Do you guys utilize airport or hotel standby?
-How productive are the trips? We’ve got young kids, so I’d like to prioritize time at home over pay the first couple of years. After 2-3 years, if I bypass upgrade and live in base, what’s a realistic number of nights away? I assume most people are local and there a fewer commuters here than at other airlines?
-Is there any information on expected retirements? I know 2-2.5x growth is planned, but retirements are more certain..
-Any opinions on Frontier for a guy with 25+ years as a final career company? I like the ULCC model and think it’s going to be very successful long term, but am slightly concerned that maybe the ULCC model is ripe for future mergers or corporate reorganizations.. I guess that’s true if any company (I’m sure PanAm guys thought they were safe), is Frontier any more susceptible than a Legacy?
Thanks in advance for your time, I really appreciate and sincerely want to figure out if Frontier is right for the family and me.