Thread: UA vs DL?
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Old 02-22-2024 | 07:35 AM
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Default UA vs DL?

I have been extremely fortunate enough to receive CJO's from both DL and UA. I am having a little bit of trouble trying to make a decision on which airline to go to.

For context, I just turned 24 and live in LAX. Both UA and DL have LAX bases which seem to be fairly junior enough for both airlines. I have no kids/ am single/ and my goal is to ultimately fly WB. I know UA has a bigger international presence, and they have a 787 fleet based here in LA. DL has their a350s based in LA as well so it seems like I will be able to eventually fly WB at both. I guess what it comes down to is QOL, financial opportunities, schedule flexbility, overall company etc.

If any of you are at either airline, your experience and input would be greatly appreciated. How easy is it to get time off, how often to premium trips come along, how happy (or unhappy) are you at the company, etc. I know both airlines are great so I'm just kind of struggling to make a decision.

At UA, I am expecting to be the 8 ball or close to it, and get a CA slot during indoc (subject to change but that seems to be the trend right now), and will be seat locked for 2 years before I can go back to FO. At DL, I would be fairly senior in my class because of SSN.

Before you give me ****- yes, I understand my pririvlege and I am extremely, EXTREMELY grateful to have this "struggle". TIA
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