8 yr upgrade to OAK, longer for other bases, get stagnant behind a 9,000+ pilot somewhat youngish crowd since the Airtran merger (compared to the big 3), same plane, same routes, same flying. But reset myself to reserve FO because this contract cycle at AS is prolonged?


Hard pass.

Seriously, good luck. I am happy for you if you find happiness going to SWA. I still think leaving AS for SWA in today's hiring cycle is crazy. Big 3 or bust. Or maybe Fedex/UPS. Otherwise it's just not worth it.