Originally Posted by
Nikon90
Tried searching for some answers on the forum, but I couldn't find much on my question.
I am a dude awaiting my start date and trying to build my house of cards for a bid. I am going to be commuting for at least the next several years. Given that nobody seems to want to go to NYC it makes sense to me to try and bid for there to reap some of the seniority benefits. Only problem is from my commuting airport (STL) it is almost all Delta Connections. Contrast that with commuting to ATL, it is all mainline. Is it better to just stick with the mainline than to risk trying to get on the jumpseat of an RJ?
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I’ve done both. A mainline commute is way better than an RJ commute. When I have reserved the JS 6 days out, I don’t worry about loads. Period. On an RJ commute, you have to worry about loads, because you won’t know if you have that RJ JS until right before departure. Commuting is a choice. When on mainline, it’s a way better, almost no stress commute.
Also, commuting to NYC stinks. A little weather or just traffic flow can mess up your commute. Even on a clear day with no wind there are routine ATC delays. Then you may have to cab it to another airport after landing. Traffic.
Hotels? Very expensive.
If you have a choice I’d go to Atlanta. I commuted to NYC for 10 years. I’ve commuted to BOS, DTW and ATL. ALL were a dream compared to NYC. And I commute from DCA.
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