Originally Posted by FangsF15

That's a tough question to answer, as there is some risk associated as I'm sure you know. Obviously, 320 or 73 would be a sure thing, assuming you can hold it with your last 4 SSN.

There is a good chance you will be able to successfully bid via an AE on the yet-to-be-officially-announced June bid back to LA on the 7ER, but there is no guarantee there will be a slot, or that it would get down to your seniority (ALWAYS have a bid in regardless of what is published). One thing possibly helping your case is the closing/further displacement of the SEA 7ER base soon. Some of that flying will likely flow down to the LAX base which will require a small number of additional pilots. It really depends on how much importance you put on flying the 7ER vs. being in LA. If you are willing to commute for a time, go for the 7ER. But if you already live in LA and would have a long or double-leg commute to ATL or NYC, that might favor taking the 'sure thing'. Good luck, and welcome to Delta!