This time it's about BNA. CJO's from both. Early 30s. Married no kids. Extended family lives in DFW, I own a house there, but we're going to live in BNA for awhile, and I hate the summers in Dallas.

I'm leaning AA...
Retirements/Seniority progression faster/furlough cushion....less as much at DAL, I think/behind the wave
More surefire quick captain upgrade....DAL not sure how long it will stay junior.
Fleet modernized already pre-COVID, low interest rates....DAL might incur more financial obligation later
Serious about paying down debt...DAL tbd
Reserve the jumpseat...ish.....although DAL has 18 hour callout with a 4 hour drive to ATL
9 to 11 flights a day to DFW....fewer with DAL where rest of my extended family lives
Could snoop for open time in DFW, NYC, DC, and CLT...maybe.
Parents house could be my DFW crash pad....or drive to ATL 4 hrs if needed worst case with DAL

Not worried about what airframe I get or how quick (if ever) to WB. Love to live in SLC or SEA someday again but not in the cards for 5 years at least/still a maybe. Mostly pondering seniority movement/security and probability of captain upgrade in under 5 years (absurdly selfish by historical standards I know)

My sense is that Delta is doing better on paper and has a good brand, but I see a lot of potential at AA going forward.


Anything I'm missing.