Our family is settling down in Phoenix for the next 20 years at a minimum and I just put my apps into AA and UA.

Assuming all things were equal (CJOs, class dates, etc.) would anyone recommend commuting to UA over living in domicile at AA?

Domicile vs commuter is usually a no-brainer but the trajectory at AA is concerning. Especially given their debt load and current management. I'm guessing PHX to LA/SFO/DEN would be relatively easy though not ideal. Anything else I'm missing? Do the pro's of UA outweigh the cons of commuting in this case?


Seniority: Tie? (based on projected UA growth?)
Company trajectory: UA wins
Widebodies: UA wins (higher UA % and would have to commute for either company)
Kirby's goal to crush AA: UA Wins

Reserve / Domicile life: Big win for AA
(I'm ignoring SWA for the sake of this discussion. I don't want to do 5 trips a day)