Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
Whether you find that info or not, you'll likely learn that historical data in this business is basically useless. Sometimes you're in the right place and sometimes you're not. You could try and chase and predict the hot category based on historical data. But all history has taught us is that today's gold is tomorrow's trash based on the whims of network planning.
Just some food for thought: If you're relatively junior (which I suspect you are), then it is unlikely you'll ever be as senior in the 7ER as you could be in the 220/320/73N. That is just by virtue of the fact that one is stagnant/shrinking and the others are growing. And seniority is really what determines opportunity. For good trips/days off/vacation/green slips, everything.
Originally Posted by
fishforfun
I did as well. I don’t think I’ll ever touch another Boeing.
My thought process is while I am junior 11xxx, I'll have more than enough time to bid the 320 as it's the growing fleet. No real rush. I do want to fly what's considered the best NB in our system before we bid farewell which I assume will be quite some time to wind down the entire 7ER fleet. I'll be seat-locked for 2 years if I make the switch, just in time for 321s to really make an impact. I don't mind redeyes either. Got kids at home so don't mind leaving late and arriving early.
Seniority matters obviously but just looking at the worst trips on the ER vs the best 320 trips, I'd take the 1-2 (few 3 leg days) leggers vs frequent 3-4 leg days on the bus. I also live in base. A mere 20 min drive to LAX on a good day. Bad day... Well, add another 20. 7ER is still doing HI flying until the NEOs come on property. 2022 is when they're slated to come online. Could be early 22 or late 22 going into 23. Plans change obviously.
Anything else I'm obviously missing?
fishforfun not even the 7ER?