Short Commuting On Delta, SWA, American
10-02-2017, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CareerChanger92
Driving to anywhere in the greater Chicago area is awful. I would much rather drive to DTW. At some point I will be more east than I am now so that will help even more.
Thanks for the local insight. I think some people from other parts of the country aren't aware how bad the GRR to ORD drive is. From heavy traffic, winter, construction, toll roads etc. it feels more like a 4-5 hour drive when you get out of the car.
Thanks for the local insight. I think some people from other parts of the country aren't aware how bad the GRR to ORD drive is. From heavy traffic, winter, construction, toll roads etc. it feels more like a 4-5 hour drive when you get out of the car.
All traffic pain is relative. I drive to/from LAX. There are days when I land at a crappy time (anytime in LA) and go less than 10 miles in my first hour. My personal record is 9 miles in my first hour once.
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10-02-2017, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
All traffic pain is relative. I drive to/from LAX. There are days when I land at a crappy time (anytime in LA) and go less than 10 miles in my first hour. My personal record is 9 miles in my first hour once.
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10-02-2017, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CareerChanger92
That would be bad. Our traffic isn't as bad but if you've never driven far in ice and snow it's no picnic...
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10-03-2017, 03:54 AM
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I commuted to NYC for 18 yrs, by car. (195 miles; 3-4 hrs)
Only spent the night in the NYC area maybe 1-2x ever.
I've commuted to DTW for 7 yrs, by plane. I've got 25-30 RON's there; 1/2 by choice, 1/2 bad luck, etc.
Give me a car in the parking lot and I'll never miss my flight home. And I never have to go up the night before. I'd rather wake at 2am and drive than pretend to 'sleep' in a crappy hotel bed.
BTW, as a father of 4, 3 or 4 hours alone in a car was never a bad thing.
Martial Dillon
Only spent the night in the NYC area maybe 1-2x ever.
I've commuted to DTW for 7 yrs, by plane. I've got 25-30 RON's there; 1/2 by choice, 1/2 bad luck, etc.
Give me a car in the parking lot and I'll never miss my flight home. And I never have to go up the night before. I'd rather wake at 2am and drive than pretend to 'sleep' in a crappy hotel bed.
BTW, as a father of 4, 3 or 4 hours alone in a car was never a bad thing.
Martial Dillon
10-03-2017, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sheriff
I commuted to NYC for 18 yrs, by car. (195 miles; 3-4 hrs)
Only spent the night in the NYC area maybe 1-2x ever.
I've commuted to DTW for 7 yrs, by plane. I've got 25-30 RON's there; 1/2 by choice, 1/2 bad luck, etc.
Give me a car in the parking lot and I'll never miss my flight home. And I never have to go up the night before. I'd rather wake at 2am and drive than pretend to 'sleep' in a crappy hotel bed.
BTW, as a father of 4, 3 or 4 hours alone in a car was never a bad thing.
Martial Dillon
Only spent the night in the NYC area maybe 1-2x ever.
I've commuted to DTW for 7 yrs, by plane. I've got 25-30 RON's there; 1/2 by choice, 1/2 bad luck, etc.
Give me a car in the parking lot and I'll never miss my flight home. And I never have to go up the night before. I'd rather wake at 2am and drive than pretend to 'sleep' in a crappy hotel bed.
BTW, as a father of 4, 3 or 4 hours alone in a car was never a bad thing.
Martial Dillon
10-03-2017, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sheriff
I commuted to NYC for 18 yrs, by car. (195 miles; 3-4 hrs)
Only spent the night in the NYC area maybe 1-2x ever.
I've commuted to DTW for 7 yrs, by plane. I've got 25-30 RON's there; 1/2 by choice, 1/2 bad luck, etc.
Give me a car in the parking lot and I'll never miss my flight home. And I never have to go up the night before. I'd rather wake at 2am and drive than pretend to 'sleep' in a crappy hotel bed.
BTW, as a father of 4, 3 or 4 hours alone in a car was never a bad thing.
Martial Dillon
Only spent the night in the NYC area maybe 1-2x ever.
I've commuted to DTW for 7 yrs, by plane. I've got 25-30 RON's there; 1/2 by choice, 1/2 bad luck, etc.
Give me a car in the parking lot and I'll never miss my flight home. And I never have to go up the night before. I'd rather wake at 2am and drive than pretend to 'sleep' in a crappy hotel bed.
BTW, as a father of 4, 3 or 4 hours alone in a car was never a bad thing.
Martial Dillon
10-03-2017, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CareerChanger92
Thanks for the input from another airline. Are most employee lots free for employees?
At Love Field, the parking authority did waive Daily parking fees to Texas-tagged cars bearing license plates reflecting award of certain combat or valor decorations, I think Air Medal or higher. Crews with duly-plated vehicles would skip the employee lots, and park close in, in the garage, and get validated as they drove out after their trips.
KSAT did NOT have a similar program.
10-03-2017, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ipdanno
Not in my experience. Airport employee parking lots are usually part of the airport authority, and they want to squeeze as much cash from parkers as possible. Now if you have a headquarters or training center there, you might have free parking for that company's employees, but those lots might not be convenient for getting to the terminals.
At Love Field, the parking authority did waive Daily parking fees to Texas-tagged cars bearing license plates reflecting award of certain combat or valor decorations, I think Air Medal or higher. Crews with duly-plated vehicles would skip the employee lots, and park close in, in the garage, and get validated as they drove out after their trips.
KSAT did NOT have a similar program.
At Love Field, the parking authority did waive Daily parking fees to Texas-tagged cars bearing license plates reflecting award of certain combat or valor decorations, I think Air Medal or higher. Crews with duly-plated vehicles would skip the employee lots, and park close in, in the garage, and get validated as they drove out after their trips.
KSAT did NOT have a similar program.
Texas seems to really do a lot for veterans, which is one of the many reasons I live here. Also BBQ and fresh tortillas.
Hope this helps someone out.
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