In a strange twist of fate (life is funny sometimes) I have ended up with an offer for a class date on October 11th for American Eagle AND Atlantic Southeast Airlines.

With American Eagle, I would be flying the CRJ 700 out of LGA. I would have to commute, but for the time being, I would probably have a line out of training because they are so understaffed on the aircraft. This could, of course, change, and I would end up commuting to LGA for reserve if it does.

With ASA, I will be Atlanta based, and I live in Atlanta. I will probably end up with the CRJ 200, and would definately be on reserve. No commuting, no crash pad. ASA is $2/hr. less for year 1, but $1/hr. more for year 2.

Both airlines have a relatively long history, and appear to be a good place to be.

The question is this, which would you take, and why? No bashing here, please. There are plenty of other places you can do that.