Originally Posted by
Royer
DFW to ORD is $11.23 in coach, one way.
DFW to LAX is $12.70 in coach, one way.
LAX to JFK is $19.26 in coach, one way.
That should give you an idea. It may not sound like much, but that can really add up.
Don't forget about getting a crash pad or buying a hotel room a couple of nights per month. Being on reserve for days on end means you can't bring a lot of perishable food, so expect to pay for a couple of high-priced airport meals. Also think about what your time is worth and how far you may have to commute.
I did SEA to ORD for 3 years. I made it work, but now I live in base and couldn't be happier.
Hey, if you don't mind, I have a few more questions. Sorry to be dumb, but I am:
-Are these rates for jump seating? Or is this some sort of a special positive space/commuting arrangement?
-If not the aforementioned and unlikely quasi-"positive space," does one have some sort of priority over other nonrevs, or is it a level playing field regarding these fees?
-Does AE have jump seat agreements with other carriers wherein it would actually be FREE to catch a ride to work with someone other than your mainline affiliate?
-About how big of an average monthly bite would these fees take from a, say, west coast to ORD commuter's paycheck?