Hi all, a similar thread has been posted on the United sub, but I thought I'd ask here to get the WN opinion:

If you had class dates at both United and Southwest, and lived in MCO let's say, which would be the better option for a slightly-more-than-middle-aged guy who doesn't love commuting but would like to get back to the left seat someday soon?

I've heard MCO is junior for WN FO, and I know you guys can rock impressive TFPs if you want. And the people at WN seem great no doubt. But the upgrade at UA seems much quicker, if you're willing to commute to EWR forever. Holding MCO FO at UA seems like it could take 3 years, then it's commute or move to be in base, at EWR? Maybe DEN?

I want to work at WN. The people and culture seem to fit me a lot better than UA. But I gotta get rid of the gnawing worry that I'd be leaving such an great opportunity on the table at UA.

I know no one has a crystal ball, but there are quite a few of us in this position and the time to nail down the decision is rapidly approaching. So any and all advice is warmly welcomed.

Thank you