Originally Posted by
Fly4FunAA
Copied this from the Delta forum to get United’s opinion….
Currently I’m a SWA FO on mil leave with my 1yr at SWA coming up next month. I’ve already decided I’m leaving SWA, but I have a good problem I’m contemplating.
I’m 28, mil duty is in MCO, home is in IND. I really really like Delta, but I’d be foolish not to consider United with the MCO base. I have a CJO/Class Date with Delta and have an interview soon with United.
ATL/NYC/DTW work really well for me with Delta. MCO/ORD/EWR work well with United. I want to fly widebodies and both have that. Delta has a better contract and brand, but United’s bases could allow me to easily live in base.
Both seem like really good options. A lot better than SWA in the current market. My only worry is with recession possibly looming, of a furlough.
Would one carrier be better than the other when it comes to furlough protection? Is there something more I should consider before I make a decision? I’m leaning strongly Delta, but I don’t want to overlook United.
You have the class date at DAL. Get your seniority number there and worry about the rest later. Don’t stress a furlough. It’s just as likely at either company if things go south. You also have the option of trying to get a full time Guard/Res gig if that happens. I know MANY who did just that the last time we furloughed.