Originally Posted by
Iamthewalrus
Anyone with insight on pros and cons with 737 vs 320 for LAX? NH with high SS number here so I should have to pick between the two.
(ie fastest climb of seniority, best overnights, staffed enough for flexibility of swap/add/drop etc)
thanks!
The trips are slightly better on the 73, though that’s not saying much. Depending on where you live you’ll also have the SNA option on the 320, which can be nice for Orange County and San Diego folks. More 320s are coming in to LAX, so you’ll likely gain seniority a little quicker there.
The Airbus is a vastly more comfortable and pilot-friendly aircraft if that matters to you.
I’ve been on the 737 for just over a year and can generally hold weekends and holidays off while avoiding redeyes. Overnights are typically short and the Hawaii flying is all 320 these days, though Mexico is relatively common on the 73.. We’ll see what the future holds…
Don’t discount the 7ER which does show up in the drop on occasion.