Originally Posted by
86BravoPapa
For those that have 'been there, done that', what considerations did you give for choosing the WB or NB route at United? I know I can't count on getting one or the other but I'd love to hear some insights for both. Thank you in advance for any help.
I’ll bite. Start NB. You don’t have a seat lock and after a year you can bid out to WB. Going WB first seat locks you for 2 years leaving you no options.
NB does more up and down, you get more experience in the airline overall. This matters especially if you are prior military and have no airline experience. NB fleet growing faster than WB, more growth opportunities.
Whatever you do, appreciate opportunity to be here and show it. For all the things that are wrong, it’s a good company, good pilot group and a union that is working hard. New contract will only make things better, and, it’s coming, whether in 3 months or a year.