Originally Posted by
Das Auto
Again, we don't have any Ultras or Beechjets. It's like saying I don't want to fly for Allegiant because the MD80 sucks.
There's no question that 121 flying is less labor intensive and potentially more rewarding from a financial standpoint, but is the commute or move to a hub worth it? For some yes, for me no.
I've done 121, 135, 91k and medevac. Pulled lav cartridges in a King Air, loaded bags in an XL and loaded very large people into a Turbo Commander at 3am. For me the pros and cons favor private aviation.
Allegiant no longer flies the MD 80. Jusss sayin.
Some of us are where we are by choice, some by circumstance. The important thing for the younger folks in the audience is that you have lots of choices right now and good for you. Some of us older farts weren't as lucky due to industry timing and didn't have much choice when we had to feed our families. That's the way of life. Hardest part is, you won't know if you made the right choice until the game is over.