Originally Posted by PilotWombat

Apparently I can't go back and edit my post.

After reading the CR Monthly update, it looks like SLC will be the "filler" base. They'll size NYC and SEA appropriately as they think they need, then stuff the rest into SLC, expanding and contracting as needed based on Network's needs. Plus leave a bunch of open spots to support significant new-hire goals. So I guess the best answer to the question is "who the heck knows", but if the base is all you care about and you don't care about aircraft, personally, I'd take the 73N. But I don't think it'll matter much in the end.