Originally Posted by
Danny70
Hi folks,
Got my CJOs from both and on the verge of deciding now which would give me the better quality of life.
Just turned 52, no kids, just me and my wife.
Retirement numbers seem to favor American in the long term, but UA has many more wide-body planes coming online soon.
I really want to optimize my time at work and maximize my days off.
I don't mind which aircraft I am going to fly, but long term the bus is easier on the body, just more comfortable work environment.
Not really keen on jumping on the WB fleet any time soon, been doing that for the last couple of years and want to be in bed at night, not the bunk.
I want to stay in DC, not planning to move anywhere before I retire.
What do you think?
AA has better reserve rules and United uses their bus for 3-4 leg/day RJ flying. That will change as the 321s come online and replace the 757 flying, which will subject it to global reserve rules allowing for only 6 hard days off per month. If you want want easy bus flying, and sleeping in your bed and not a relief seat, AA may be the place for you.