737 vs 320 for New Hire
12-06-2018, 07:13 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by Sliceback
Except some of that was EWR flying. EWR is tougher for a commuter.
12-06-2018, 07:22 AM
#73
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HA!
Originally Posted by aa73
Back in the day when I was reserve on the -80 in LGA...my pad was just across the street from the US-lessAir terminal. I’d get assigned EWR trips more often than not. After doing the mid town bag drag while changing 3 buses and two trains, I’d had enough. The next EWR trip I got assigned, I walked to the USAir terminal and hitched a JS ride from LGA-BOS, then promptly walked to the Continental terminal and hitched a ride on them from BOS-EWR. Total travel time, 3hrs
Tried Uber from my pad in East Elmhurst near LGA to LIRR Woodside Station, 1.9 miles, $6.25, then catch the first WB train to Penn Station, $4.50(no stops), change to NJT train at station, $9 to EWR airport, 2 stops, Airtrain to terminals (slowest part of journey), 1+45...
Late sign-ins were best, of course. Train service less on late nights and weekends.
12-06-2018, 11:13 AM
#74
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Originally Posted by B757200ER
There's a better way, CA Drag-yr-Bag.
Tried Uber from my pad in East Elmhurst near LGA to LIRR Woodside Station, 1.9 miles, $6.25, then catch the first WB train to Penn Station, $4.50(no stops), change to NJT train at station, $9 to EWR airport, 2 stops, Airtrain to terminals (slowest part of journey), 1+45... Late sign-ins were best, of course. Train service less on late nights and weekends.
Tried Uber from my pad in East Elmhurst near LGA to LIRR Woodside Station, 1.9 miles, $6.25, then catch the first WB train to Penn Station, $4.50(no stops), change to NJT train at station, $9 to EWR airport, 2 stops, Airtrain to terminals (slowest part of journey), 1+45...
Late sign-ins were best, of course. Train service less on late nights and weekends.
12-06-2018, 11:44 AM
#75
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Originally Posted by sherpster
I love the advice but it is sad you gotta spend 2 hours/$20 and get no reimbursement from the company. What if the company just makes the entire eastern seaboard a base? Or split them up into 2 bases. Miami-PBI-FLL-DCA-IAD-BWI-CLT and PHL-EWR-LGA-JFK-BOS. Where does it end? Maybe the entire US is one damn base. Better have an east coast crashpad, west coast crashpad, and mid continent crashpad. Probably should delete this post before the company gets any ideas.
12-06-2018, 12:56 PM
#76
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UAL pays “add pay” for any trips that originate from other than the base airport. So if say a EWR based pilot has a trip originating in LGA, he/she gets extra pay. Same for an IAD based pilot going to DCA or BWI. I think JetBlue does the same, so does Delta. Heck everyone does it except us.
12-06-2018, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by aa73
UAL pays “add pay” for any trips that originate from other than the base airport. So if say a EWR based pilot has a trip originating in LGA, he/she gets extra pay. Same for an IAD based pilot going to DCA or BWI. I think JetBlue does the same, so does Delta. Heck everyone does it except us.
12-14-2018, 05:26 AM
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Go for QOL and commute ease. Do not worry about the type you fly in terms of comfort. Both are great to fly - just different. The Bus is comfortable and quiet. The 73 climbs better and with a larger wing it seems to get on top of WX where the Bus has to slog through sometimes. Especially on a heavy coast to coast. But in the end, do you really care what you are driving? I don't, I just want the QOL, ease of commute, in base as quickly as possible and a deposit that doesn't bounce. Focus there - do not worry about the office you are working in so much.
I am on the 777 now and love it. But mostly because I just like the long haul trips because I get more days off.
I am on the 777 now and love it. But mostly because I just like the long haul trips because I get more days off.
12-14-2018, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sherpster
I love the advice but it is sad you gotta spend 2 hours/$20 and get no reimbursement from the company. What if the company just makes the entire eastern seaboard a base? Or split them up into 2 bases. Miami-PBI-FLL-DCA-IAD-BWI-CLT and PHL-EWR-LGA-JFK-BOS. Where does it end? Maybe the entire US is one damn base. Better have an east coast crashpad, west coast crashpad, and mid continent crashpad. Probably should delete this post before the company gets any ideas.
I spent $150 for aeroporter and hotel for 0400 shows at Newark. (plus food) I tried staying in that EWR crew room one night it's horrible. There are slightly cheaper ways. I prefer easy and rested.
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