Originally Posted by mainlineAF (Post 2725929)

Ugh I’m jealous. My landings count has been pegged at 250 the last 4 years.

Originally Posted by meyers9163 (Post 2725250)

You all make enough to not be sleeping in ops. That’s absolutely ridiculous to have pilots doing. Crash pad or hotel but ops? Come on now.

Originally Posted by airlinegypsy (Post 2725979)

Why bother paying for a hotel or even schlepping to the crashpad when at best you would get 4 hours of sleep before catching a flight home?


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Originally Posted by Cheddar (Post 2726210)

I think they’re talking about before a trip begins...



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Originally Posted by wiz5422 (Post 2729963)

Quick questions....

Hopefully going to choose the 320 in class. Looking at what base LGA, LAX or MIA is best choice for a new hire looking for best QOL with regards to;

commuting from DFW
best location for crash pads (not required, price, location and ease.)
shortest time to long call
shortest time to holding a line
Quality of trips.

and anything else you would like to add.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by OVBIII (Post 2730102)

I am going to throw a wrench in the mix. (and I bet PRS or Mainline may be able to expound more eloquently on this idea). have you considered the 190 PHL commute (I have heard it is infinitely easier than west or east coast commute)? if you are wanting a good QOL above all then it may be prudent to consider the 190 if offered.
Not trying to do anything but increase our options of QOL! cheers.

(I would be remiss if I didn't say that DFW is increasing its NB staffing ergo you would most likely get a bid to DFW on the 737/320 within a year...which might be a great reason to commute to a 737/320 per your original intent)

Originally Posted by PRS Guitars (Post 2730185)

I used to be a fan of the 190 for a few reasons, now with it being parked, I’m not sure. I’m not really up to speed on the movement on that fleet. I’d be concerned about being the plug for awhile.



I’ve always thought that the DFW PHL commute would be better than DFW LGA because LAA guys are less likely to leave their comfort zone of a base they know, schedule they know etc and commute to an LUS base. But it’s been a few years so that likely not the case anymore.



The great thing about PHL is the affordable crash pads with reliable bus service in Essington. LAX crash pads are more expensive and tougher transportation, Hotels are very expensive. So in that sense, I think PHL is a lot more commuter friendly.



At LAX on the other hand, you gain 2 hours on your commute, which allows for earlier trips. Just please don’t use Ops as a crash pad, which seems to be on the rise.