Originally Posted by
CaptKnots
Unhappy days here at NK… CBA concessions announced yesterday so I’m looking to bail on my 10+ years and cushy schedule. Sounds like they’ll be gutting the QOL and pay, so a career reset is suddenly palatable.
My question for the UA gang- I’ve got roots in BOS, and would love to hop on the growth and retirement train at UA, which seems like the best ladder to climb of the three legacies at my age (36).
My only hesitation for UA is committing to a lifetime of commuting. DL has the new 330 base in BOS which is about 10 years before I’d hold it, and AA has a tiny and stagnant 737 base here, but would be a 10-15 year upgrade.
I am basically wondering what RSV and commuting realities are for EWR. Would LCR realistically work sitting in BOS? I’ve done the ORD commute before and it wasn’t awful, but I knew it was temporary. I’ve sampled the BOS-EWR commute at NK and I think it gave me PTSD. Any sort of work rules or seniority progression I should be considering when it comes to the EWR base in particular? Apps are going out and I know the turnaround times are fast these days so I want to be prepared in case the first world problem happens and I have a choice.
Thanks in advance
United and Delta have the same retirements over the next 30 years.
American today, has a NB BOS base with unparalleled retirement movement. Delta has a 330 base and will more than likely have a 320/220 base in the next 1-2 years which will be funneled by the numerous 320/220’s still on order + DL expected to gain more gates after the A-B connector is finished.
Either way, the day you could hold BOS at AA or DL you will forever regret not driving to work as you hop on your commute to EWR (which you just said gave you PTSD). At AA or DL you can book the jump-seat to DTW or MSP in the meantime, RJ commute to NYC (can’t book JS on RJ’s), or take advantage of the massive amount of BOS overnights on the 320 or 220.
Short answer: out of 3 majors, one will never have a BOS base.