Originally Posted by
UALinIAH
Or you can buy a seat and live stress free with the new commuter policy instead of whining about being junior.
I know a dude at United who spends $1000-1500 a month buying tickets plus hotel costs because his 25 year seniority isn't enough to ensure a jumpseat on one of the two United flights UAL/UAX flights a day from his podunk town to base... it's okay, he'll be senior too one day.
UAL is the least commuter friendly legacy. OP is far better off going to AA. Or moving.