Originally Posted by
bswin77
I am considering putting in an app for SWA but am unsure of how doable this scenario would be.
I understand that MDW is a junior base, and because of that I’d be banking on getting based out of there early on.
I have family 1.5 hours from MDW that I could stay with while on reserve. My wife and I would like to live 1-1.5 hours from Grand Rapids, MI. I see daily flights out of GRR.
Is this a realistic commute? Anyone with experience able to describe what this might look like? How early I’d have to fly in? How likely is it I’ll be able to get on a flight out of GRR? What happens if I’m not able to get on a flight out of GRR?
Any advice or insight is much appreciated!
I don't know about the flights, but the pilot I know who lives north of GRR just drives to MDW. By the time you wait for flights and deal with the stress of loads, it's probably quicker.