Originally Posted by
FangsF15
I was the plug on NY 765 pre-Covid, have posted about it multiple times (if the APC search function was worth a crap). At the time, we had 2-day non-commutable domestic transcons which my first winter was seasonal, but after the second they never left (probably more to do with a now-completed cabin mod). I expect the category will (has?) return to the historical norm of 100% international.
Because every international trip is fully commutable, commuting to reserve will be very easy for you. You will have 4-day reserve stretches minimum. With mostly 3-day trips, expect to get a SC starting at about 1700 on day 1, then a trip on day 2-4. If you bid/have a 6 day block, you will be vulnerable to the 6-day “W pattern” trips.
BL. VERY feasible, and outstanding QOL. BUT…. Beware if the 2-day non-commutable trips ever come back. That’s what started driving that category so junior back in 2018 like rats off a sinking ship.
oh, and I would net expect to be on reserve for years.c if history is once again a guide. See what Maddoggin said.
I'm struggling with 765 vs 7ER as a local. I want those two days to come back, because the biggest deterrent to me on the 765 is that its current route structure seems so boring. The variety of the 7ER is so much more appealing, with additional benefit of quicker seniority.
Anyway, just thinking out loud.