Originally Posted by
booser
Thanks for all the great info, fellas. I have another question about the company - this one newhire flying related. As a West-coaster, I'll be looking for SLC or LAX. Based on the 73 or the 88, which base would I plan on sitting reserve longer? Which base gets called out more often on reserve (i.e. 5 places to cover in LAX vs. more volume in/out of SLC)? Any general advice regarding those two domiciles?
Thanks for the info - totally excited about Delta.
Boos
Booser,
Where will you be living/commuting from? It will make a huge difference. If your city has mainline service to either base you can book the jumpseat to work. Commuting on connection can be very tough - no reserved jumpseat. Of course if you can drive to either base its a no brainer. I flew the 90 out of SLC for two years and really enjoyed it but the commute was a hassle. I think you will grow seniority quicker on the 90 in SLC but since the LAX 73N donicle is new its hard to tell. Where you live will be the most important factor but you will enjoy either one. One more thing the 90 had a lot of commutable trips and no red eyes. I don't know if the 73 in LAX will be commuter friednly but am pretty sure it will fly a lot of all nighters.
Scoop