Not a blank check per se, Im looking to maximize home time and schedule flexability as well as have some stability (ie, a company that isnt going anywhere for the next 20 yrs). I spoken to Delta, Allegiant, Breeze, Avelo and Frontier and friends at United and AA. Every single one of those places have their pluses and minuses (some bigger than others!), but each of them also has folks on their forums that claim the same thing you did (not backing you, i genuinely appreciate your feedback...just dont be offended if I dont follow your advice...cant follow everyones, they are all saying contradictory things!), "why would you consider coming here right now"? Everyone seems to think the grass is greener elsewhere. From what I can see, SWA offers the best schedule flexability and financial/reward vs time away from home compramise in a company that, despite its difficulties, is not likely to go anywhere for the next few decades. Allegiant is a hot mess, Avelo appears to be struggling and is HIGH risk for failure, same with Breeze, United is not as flexible and does not have bases ammenable to my family, friend at United is pretty miserable.

I know it wont be perfect, but the USAF certainly wasnt either and I endured that for 20yrs. Ill wager that this will be a fair amount better QOL than what I have now with good stability.